The airline tickets, Sydney hotels and false tax deductions: ICAC’s day of awkward evidence

A corruption inquiry heard that a husband-and-wife duo claimed false tax deductions for flights and hotels while conducting an elaborate scheme to pocket $660,000 in kickbacks from a property developer.

• The duo's explanations fell apart when presented with evidence
• The inquiry heard evidence from both the husband and wife on the same day
• This is believed to be the first time a husband-and-wife duo has provided evidence to the ICAC on the same day
• Husband-and-wife duo claimed false tax deductions for flights and hotels
• Anita Perrottet is the sister-in-law of former premier Dominic Perrottet