David Chandler
AustraliaofficialMale4.7Global Dominance: 0.02%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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Chandler is not accused of any wrongdoing.
Mookhey referred commissioner claims to ICAC after meeting Labor lawyerAustralia· 2026-09-25
David Chandler is the building commissioner who was among those Nassif wanted surveilled.
Private investigator Shane De Kauwe recorded breakfast orders during surveillance of mayor Matthew BlackmoreAustralia· 2026-09-22
David Chandler is the building commissioner who was alleged to be involved in the extortion attempt against Jean Nassif.
ICAC told private investigator told police about alleged extortion attempt against Jean NassifAustralia· 2026-09-22
David Chandler is a former building commission chief whom Nassif accused of contributing to his downfall.
What we learnt from ICAC week eightAustralia· 2026-09-20
David Chandler is the building commissioner who provided evidence in the inquiry.
ICAC witness Sharangan Maheswaran stretches credulity and patienceAustralia· 2026-09-18
David Chandler was to be removed from office as part of the alleged political outcomes.
ICAC’s ‘Everywhere Man’ Sharangan Maheswaran set to testifyAustralia· 2026-09-17
David Chandler is mentioned as a building commissioner who was allegedly targeted by hard-right Liberal operatives.
Jeremy Greenwood accused of ‘manufacturing evidence’ about work Anita Perrottet didAustralia· 2026-09-16
David Chandler was mentioned in a chaotic appearance alongside Jean Nassif and David Elliott.
Jeremy Greenwood evidence resumes; Jean Nassif slams David Elliott, David Chandler in chaotic appearanceAustralia· 2026-09-16Nassif also defended his daughter, Ashlyn, who was last week sentenced after pleading guilty in a Sydney court to falsifying documents to secure a $150 million loan for Toplace.
Fugitive property developer Jean Nassif’s explosive tirade against enemiesAustralia· 2026-09-15
David Chandler is the former building commissioner who oversaw Nassif's projects.
Fugitive Jean Nassif melts downAustralia· 2026-09-15David Chandler is a former Building Commission chief who was a critic of Jean Nassif's projects.
Fugitive developer Jean Nassif gives evidence from Beirut bedroom as inquiry continuesAustralia· 2026-09-14
David Chandler was the former Building Commission chief targeted by Jean Nassif's alleged corrupt activities.
‘You like?’ Jean Nassif’s $10m ice deal, zero regrets and one-way ticket out of troubleAustralia· 2026-09-13
David Chandler is the Building Commissioner mentioned in relation to negative stories being circulated about him.
What we learnt from week seven’s appearances by Liberal lobbyist Jeremy GreenwoodAustralia· 2026-09-11
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· 2026-07-10David 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
