A bombshell admission has rocked the Australian political scene as Jean-Claude Perrottet, the younger brother of former New South Wales premier Dominic Perrottet, testified before an anti-corruption watchdog. Perrottet revealed that a group of influential young conservatives, now under investigation for soliciting illegal donations, allegedly used tactics to recruit members to "dodgy" branches controlled by rival factions. This explosive claim has sparked further scrutiny into the group's activities and raises serious questions about their legitimacy. As the investigation unfolds, Kellie Sloane, the shadow attorney general, has reserved her decision on the future of the shadow attorney general's position, fueling speculation about the potential consequences for those involved.
Kellie Sloane reserves decision on shadow attorney general’s future as Reformer Jean-Claude Perrottet tells inquiry group signed up members to ‘dodgy’ branchesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe younger brother of a former Liberal premier has told an anti-corruption watchdog that a group of young conservative power brokers, now under investigation for soliciting illegal donations, recruited members to “dodgy” branches controlled by rival factions, and admitted he personally paid for memberships.Jean-Claude Perrottet, the younger brother of the ex-New South Wales premier Dominic Perrottet, appeared before the Independent Commission Against Corruption on Wednesday. Continue reading...
