Fake Jessica and Secret Donations | Sydney News

A fake administrative assistant named Jessica, allegedly created by Beckington lobbying firm’s co-founder Christian Ellis as a joke, is at the center of a major political donation probe. The firm, under scrutiny for funneling illegal funds to the Liberal party’s Reformers faction via “branch stacking,” faces questions over payments to Jean-Claude Perrottet — brother of a former Premier — whose consulting work remains unverified. Greenwood, now testifying, admits he can’t recall if Perrottet delivered services. Meanwhile, Ellis, currently in the UK and refusing to testify, reportedly messaged Greenwood early one morning via encrypted app — details of their conversation remain murky. Complicating matters further, Greenwood initially denied knowing donor Michael O’Hara before the inquiry began — only to later admit hearing his name as early as 2019 or 2020, during a booze-fueled trip with Ellis. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/522e056e27c1b31c