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Anita Perrottet Denies Perjury in ICAC Bribery Probe

8/26/2026

Summary

Story summary

Anita Perrottet denied lying under oath about payments during NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) hearing.
Anita Perrottet testified receiving $254,666 in late 2022 from Beckington and JPG Advisory for verbal advice.
ICAC alleges payment was a conduit for a $2 million bribe from developer Jean Nassif to Charles Perrottet (on leave from BP).
Counsel Peggy Dwyer SC questioned her about an invoice Charles Perrottet created in Jan 2022 and altered in Mar 2023.

History

Historical Context

In 1995 the Australian Federal Police uncovered the John Hewson donation scandal, convicting officials for $2.5 million in illegal contributions and prompting reforms of campaign-finance law, including a $150,000 fine on former Treasurer Peter Costello. Decades later the Independent Commission Against Corruption is questioning Anita Perrottet over a $254,666 invoice and an alleged $2 million bribe from developer Jean Nassif, reflecting Australia’s ongoing tightening of political-donation oversight.

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Story summary

Anita Perrottet denied lying under oath about payments during NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) hearing.
Anita Perrottet testified receiving $254,666 in late 2022 from Beckington and JPG Advisory for verbal advice.
ICAC alleges payment was a conduit for a $2 million bribe from developer Jean Nassif to Charles Perrottet (on leave from BP).
Counsel Peggy Dwyer SC questioned her about an invoice Charles Perrottet created in Jan 2022 and altered in Mar 2023.

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