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Ex-NSW building commissioner alleges $5 million extortion attempt at ICAC

David ChandlerToplaceICACNew South WalesAustralia

Former NSW building commissioner David Chandler told an ICAC corruption inquiry on August 27, 2026, about an alleged '$5 million shakedown' allegedly targeting construction company Toplace. Chandler claimed the extortion allegation was used against him during the investigation.

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Ex-NSW building commissioner tells ICAC of alleged $5m shakedown

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Former NSW building commissioner David Chandler has told a corruption inquiry that an allegation of an "extortion attempt" targeting construction company Toplace was used against him in efforts to get a prohibition order on its development lifted.