A former New South Wales building commissioner has revealed alarming threats made by a Sydney developer during an inquiry, alleging the individual warned of harm if he obstructed inspections of their projects. Testifying before the corruption watchdog, the commissioner described a tense encounter with the developer, highlighting concerns over intimidation and interference in regulatory oversight. The claims add to ongoing scrutiny of alleged misconduct in the state’s construction industry. Full details of the exchange and its broader implications are available in the full report.
Former building commissioner David Chandler told inquiry of clashes with ‘loud and overbearing’ developer Jean NassifGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA fugitive Sydney developer allegedly warned the then-New South Wales building commissioner that he would “harm” him if he got in the way of his projects which were being inspected for defects, the corruption watchdog has heard.Giving evidence to the Independent Commission against Corruption on Thursday, David Chandler described an interaction he had with Toplace developments’ Jean Nassif. Continue reading...
