Premier Chris Minns says the Independent Commission Against Corruption has asked the government not to proceed with any inquiries into the Hills Shire Council while it investigates claims a property developer cut deals with Liberal Party members.
Jean-Claude Perrottet and Charles Perrottet both refused to give evidence to an inquiry into the council.abc.net.au/news/nsw-icac-investigation-into-hills-shire-council/102230154The NSW premier's office says the Independent Commission Against Corruption has launched an investigation into alleged impropriety within the Hills Shire Council in Sydney's north-west.
Mr Williams alleged Toplace owner Jean Nassif had given Liberal members "significant funds" to replace elected members of the council with new councillors who would be more amendable to new developments. Mr Perrottet's two brothers, Jean-Claude and Charles Perrottet, were both summoned but failed to return calls and emails, sparking a search for their them. They both denied any allegations of impropriety.
The inquiry's final report said efforts by key witnesses to evade scrutiny gave a perception there was "something to hide" and recommended a new inquiry be established following the March election.
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