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NSW Treasurer Refers Chandler Allegations to ICAC for Probe

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 6:34 AM UTC · How we work

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NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey referred allegations about Building Commissioner David Chandler to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).
Mookhey met ALP member Sharangan Maheswaran at a cafe near Parliament in October 2021.
Mookhey told Maheswaran Mookhey would not raise concerns in the budget estimates hearing.
Mookhey later reported Maheswaran’s claims to ICAC.
ICAC is probing whether developer Jean Nassif attempted to damage Chandler’s career, though Chandler faces no wrongdoing accusations.

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NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey referred allegations about Building Commissioner David Chandler to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).
Mookhey met ALP member Sharangan Maheswaran at a cafe near Parliament in October 2021.
Mookhey told Maheswaran Mookhey would not raise concerns in the budget estimates hearing.
Mookhey later reported Maheswaran’s claims to ICAC.
ICAC is probing whether developer Jean Nassif attempted to damage Chandler’s career, though Chandler faces no wrongdoing accusations.