A former premier’s brother is under scrutiny over text messages suggesting he may have known about a controversial Covid-era policy to fast-track major development approvals before its public announcement. Investigations are examining whether he used that knowledge to benefit developments linked to a fugitive developer. The case raises serious questions about insider influence and government transparency. Full details of the alleged communications and their implications are still emerging.
Brother of former treasurer and premier faces questions about texts that appear to indicate he was aware of fast-tracking policy before it was announcedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDid the former premier’s brother, Charles Perrottet, have prior knowledge of a Covid-era New South Wales government policy to introduce a fast track to approve major developments?Did he take steps to ensure that developments owned by the fugitive developer, Jean Nassif, were successful through the fast track? Continue reading...
