David Chandler
AustraliaofficialMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.01%David Chandler, the NSW building commissioner, was highlighted in the news for his critique of a poorly constructed apartment tower linked to the Merhi family, emphasizing major safety violations.
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David Chandler wants to build housing that people can afford and is willing to return to public life to address the housing crisis.
Former building commissioner David Chandler wants to build housing that people can afford. And says he’s the man to do itAustralia· 2026-08-12
David Chandler was the building commissioner whose removal was sought by the implicated parties.
Jeremy Greenwood says Christian Ellis wants to give evidenceAustralia· 2026-08-10
David Chandler resigned as NSW building commissioner after an investigation into his conduct ordered by Petinos’ office.
NSW Liberal Party frontbencher called to give evidence at Operation RosnyAustralia· 2026-08-07
David Chandler is the then-building commissioner mentioned by Jean Nassif.
Jean-Claude Perrottet was eyeing the exit. Then came the tapesAustralia· 2026-08-06
David Chandler was removed from office as part of the alleged corrupt activities involving Ellis.
Inside the meeting that killed a Liberal Party takeoverAustralia· 2026-08-01
David Chandler was the building commissioner mentioned in the context of corruption allegations.
Kellie Sloane’s response to ICAC’s Operation Rosny is puzzling when NSW Liberal Party is strugglingAustralia· 2026-07-29
David Chandler was the then-building commissioner targeted by a damaging video as part of a campaign to end his career.
Plans to damage David Elliott, David Chandler outlined in Dylan Whitelaw’s evidenceAustralia· 2026-07-29
Chris Spence discussed passing an allegedly damaging video of the then-building commissioner David Chandler.
Angus Taylor denies NSW Reformers donation claims; Dylan Whitelaw claims Christian Ellis had David Elliott affair photosAustralia· 2026-07-29
David Chandler was the building commissioner whom Jean Nassif sought to have removed from office.
Christian Ellis, Charles Perrottet, Jeremy Greenwood had deal with Jean Nassif for $2 million payment, commission hearsAustralia· 2026-07-27
David Chandler is the building commissioner whose job was threatened by Jean Nassif.
centrel characters include the godfather Jean NassifAustralia· 2026-07-27
The inquiry will examine Nassif’s attempts to damage the career of Elliott, as well as the developer’s efforts to remove the then building commissioner David Chandler.
ICAC target Sharangan Maheswaran launches legal action against political enemy Matthew BlackmoreAustralia· 2026-07-10
David Chandler is the NSW building commissioner who was allegedly targeted by Maheswaran and his associates.
ICAC’s Operation Rosny to examine Sharangan Maheswaran’s alleged threats to Strathfield mayor Matthew BlackmoreAustralia· 2026-07-08
David Chandler was the building commissioner who was allegedly removed from public office due to illegal donations.
Liberal elder Damien Tudehope quits frontbench pending ICAC inquiryAustralia· 2026-07-03David Chandler is a building commissioner standing in the way of Toplace’s development ambitions.
How the investigation into Jean Nassif threatens NSW Liberal Party’s election hopesAustralia· 2026-07-01
David Chandler was the building commissioner mentioned in the context of the allegations against Jean Nassif.
What we know so far about the investigation into Jean NassifAustralia· 2026-07-01
David Chandler OAM is the former building commissioner mentioned in the inquiry.
Inquiry confirmed into Liberal Party, councils and Catholic schoolsAustralia· 2026-07-01David Chandler is the former NSW Building Commissioner tasked with cleaning up the state’s construction industry.
Defect-busting or just in it for the clicksAustralia· 2026-02-18
Former NSW Building Commissioner David Chandler also said this week there was an opportunity to tidy up the code.
The house that came with 86 conditions, as economic reform roundtable backs simpler construction code for buildersAustralia· 2025-08-21
Former NSW Building Commissioner David Chandler argued against a code freeze but said it needed reform.
Housing minister, roundtable keen to take red pen to 3000-page building codeAustralia· 2025-08-20
Former building commissioner David Chandler noted that industry leaders had been warning about underqualified workers for a decade.
How a Sydney business offers tradie qualifications without testing applicantsAustralia· 2025-04-12
David Chandler is the former NSW building commissioner who created the Independent Construction Industry Rating Tool.
Developer Meriton faces defects claim over a St Ives developmentAustralia· 2025-04-11
David Chandler was employed as the inaugural Building Commissioner to address the defects crisis in 2019.
Home defects crisis collides with the need to build housingAustralia· 2025-04-10Former building commissioner David Chandler said the regulator should undertake more random inspections of sites to keep builders on their toes.
Sydney’s building defects crisis and seven ways to fix itAustralia· 2025-04-09
David Chandler was the former boss of the Building Commission mentioned by Premier Chris Minns.
Defects and rectification orders in Sydney hidden from real estate purchasersAustralia· 2025-04-08
Former building commissioner David Chandler said the number of dodgy qualifications would easily be in the thousands.
Restoring faith in building industry is vital for SydneyAustralia· 2025-04-08
Former building commissioner David Chandler said the number of dodgy qualifications would easily be in the thousands.
Tradies’ licences issues by criminalsAustralia· 2025-04-07
Before he retired last year, Building Commissioner David Chandler insisted there was a 'deep denial about the quality of home construction'.
Sydney’s building defects cost $700m a year, but what is being done to fix the problem?Australia· 2025-04-06
David Chandler described a building by Merhi's company as 'an abomination' due to safety failures.
WiseTech founder distances himself from questionable private property dealsAustralia· 2025-02-21
