‘If you harm my project, I’ll harm you’: former NSW official tells Icac about fugitive developer’s call
Former NSW building commissioner David Chandler testified before an anti-corruption inquiry that developer Jean Nassif threatened him during a 2021 phone call. The inquiry is investigating potential illegal political donations and corruption in the property development sector.
Why it matters
The testimony highlights serious allegations of corruption and intimidation within the Australian construction and political spheres.
David Chandler at a Sydney building site in May 2023. The former NSW building commissioner told Icac about a phone call he allegedly received from Sydney developer Jean Nassif. Photograph: Jenny Evans/AAP David Chandler at a Sydney building site in May 2023. The former NSW building commissioner told Icac about a phone call he allegedly received from Sydney developer Jean Nassif. Photograph: Jenny Evans/AAP Independent Commission Against Corruption ‘If you harm my project, I’ll harm you’: former NSW official tells Icac about fugitive developer’s call Former building commissioner David Chandler told inquiry of clashes with ‘loud and overbearing’ developer Jean Nassif
The article reports on testimony provided to a public inquiry, maintaining a focus on the proceedings.
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