Icac lawyer tells Charles Perrottet the key to lying is ‘you have to be really good at remembering it’

A brother of the former New South Wales premier has admitted in testimony to the state’s anti-corruption body that he fabricated information for a property developer to secure their support, though he later denied lying to investigators. The remarks come as part of an ongoing inquiry into alleged prohibited political donations linked to Liberal Party figures, including the brother’s own involvement. The Independent Commission Against Corruption is examining claims that the individuals anticipated receiving significant funds in exchange for political influence. Testimony suggests a conflict between the brother’s public statements and the commission’s assessment of his credibility.

Perrottet disagrees when counsel assisting Peggy Dwyer SC claims brother of former NSW premier is not truthful and ‘constructing evidence’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA brother of former New South Wales premier Dominic Perrottet has told Icac he would lie to a property developer about delivering political outcomes “to keep him on side”, but Charles Perrottet has denied lying to the state’s anti-corruption watchdog.Charles Perrottet, who is among three Liberal figures alleged to have anticipated receiving $2m in prohibited political donations from Jean Nassif, told the Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) on Monday that he “made up” updates for the property developer. Continue reading...