Key facts
- Charles Perrottet allegedly wrote about a plan to damage Liberal minister David Elliott's career.
- Messages read at the Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) inquiry included the phrase "we execute the prick once party room is over."
- Anita Perrottet, wife of Charles Perrottet, testified she could not recall the meaning of the messages.
- The Icac is investigating alleged prohibited political donations from fugitive property developer Jean Nassif and his company Toplace.
- David Elliott previously told the inquiry he was targeted by Nassif after opposing Toplace developments.
Charles Perrottet, brother of New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet, allegedly plotted to damage the career of former Liberal police minister David Elliott, the Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) heard on Friday. Text messages presented at the inquiry included Perrottet writing, "We execute the prick once party room is over," two days before his brother was elected premier in October 2021.
Anita Perrottet, wife of Charles Perrottet, testified that she could not recall the meaning of the messages exchanged between herself and her husband, nor whether the phrase "we execute the prick" referred to Elliott. The Icac is investigating allegations that figures associated with the NSW Liberals, including Charles Perrottet, took prohibited political donations from fugitive property developer Jean Nassif and his company Toplace between 2020 and 2023.
Dominic Perrottet is not accused of any wrongdoing and is not named as a person of interest. Charles Perrottet has previously denied any wrongdoing. The inquiry heard that Elliott had previously told the commission he was targeted by Nassif after opposing Toplace developments. Legally intercepted phone calls were also presented, in which Nassif claimed he had "forced the boys" to get rid of Elliott’s seat.
Anita Perrottet was also shown an email from her company account to a lobbyist detailing one of Nassif's developments, which she stated she did not recall. She rejected the suggestion that her husband had sent the email on her behalf, asserting she was telling the truth to assist the commission. Charles Perrottet was expected to appear before the commission later on Friday and in the following week.