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Developer claims 'premier is my best friend' in secret police call

Developer Jean Nassif fled Australia in 2022. In a police-recorded call, he told a friend that NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet was his friend. He made this claim the day after Perrottet became premier.

Why it mattersThe inquiry is looking at whether major property donations secretly bought political influence in NSW.

AustraliaThe case tests how NSW's corruption watchdog will assess alleged links between property developers and Liberal Party factional power, with implications for political funding transparency.

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Charles Perrottet faces ICAC scrutiny over fugitive developer payments

ICAC is asking if Perrottet knew about a fast-track policy for property approvals. Did he know before NSW announced it? The policy sped up approvals for developments owned by fugitive developer Jean Nassif.

Why it mattersIf the allegations are true, it shows political favours being sold to a developer for cash. This breaks rules meant to stop that kind of corruption.