NSW Treasurer Mookhey Referred Building Commissioner Allegations 2026

NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey referred allegations about the state’s building commissioner to the corruption watchdog after a meeting with a lawyer for fugitive property developer Jean Nassif, an inquiry has heard. The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is examining whether political figures took illegal donations from Nassif in exchange for political outcomes, including the removal of building commissioner David Chandler.

Mookhey’s Meeting with Nassif’s Lawyer

In a statement heard by ICAC on Friday, Mookhey wrote that Sharangan Maheswaran, a lawyer for Nassif, was “surprised” and apologised “a few times” after Mookhey said he would refer Maheswaran’s allegations about David Chandler to ICAC. The meeting occurred when Mookhey was an opposition MP.

Maheswaran rejected the suggestion by counsel assisting, Peggy Dwyer SC, that by telling Mookhey “that he should be suspicious of David Chandler, you could get him to ask questions in the budget estimates that might ultimately prove damaging”.

ICAC Investigation into Illegal Donations

ICAC is investigating the allegation that Liberal figures Christian Ellis, Jeremy Greenwood and Charles Perrottet took $2m in illegal donations from Nassif or his company Toplace, including in exchange for political outcomes such as the removal of the building commissioner, who had been scrutinising defects in Toplace apartments.

Greenwood and Perrottet have denied payments were for political outcomes. Ellis has moved overseas and is not expected to give evidence. Nassif, in an appearance from his Beirut bedroom, insisted he was “not corrupt”.

Key Allegations and Denials

Implications for NSW Politics and Construction Industry

The inquiry highlights potential corruption risks in political donations and regulatory oversight. The building commissioner’s role in scrutinising defects in Toplace apartments is central to the allegations. If proven, the case could lead to significant reforms in how political donations are regulated and how building standards are enforced in NSW.

• NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey referred allegations to ICAC after meeting with Nassif’s lawyer.
• ICAC is investigating $2m in illegal donations from Nassif or Toplace to Liberal figures.
• Allegations include political outcomes such as the removal of building commissioner David Chandler.
• Greenwood and Perrottet deny payments were for political outcomes; Nassif denies corruption.

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