Mr Assaf also alleged former allies branded him a "rat" after he expressed a willingness to co-operate with an earlier parliamentary inquiry. Mr Assaf agreed it seemed Mr Greenwood was trying to have him "align the messaging". Mr Assaf said he was branded a "rat" for expressing willingness to appear before an preceding inquiry. Mr Assaf said the state Liberals' right faction spread concerns, jokes and insinuations regarding Mr Ellis' connection to fugitive property developer Jean Nassif. He also grew upset with Mr Ellis over finances relating to his work with Mr Ellis' consulting company Beckington.