NSW building regulator attended developer's party while investigating him
James Sherrard knew an investigation into Aland was underway. He attended its December 2025 celebration anyway. The investigation found the company had serious breaches. It resulted in a $220,000 fine.
Why it mattersWhen a regulator seems to support a company it is investigating, questions come up. Do developers trust the regulator to be fair? Can they trust it to stay independent?
AustraliaNSW's approach to building regulation and developer accountability may be seen as less rigorous under Sherrard's leadership compared to his predecessor.
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