Chandler’s appointment followed a string of building failures – including cracking damage to the Opal Tower and Mascot Towers apartment blocks – that shone a light on the quality of residential construction in NSW.
Addressing speculation over the reasons for his exit on Wednesday,Chandler and Department of Customer Service secretary Emma Hogan said in a joint statement that his decision to step down had been voluntary.
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Chandler said:“I believe the time is right for a reset,and I am firmly committed to working with the secretary,the team and industry until the end of my tenure.
“I do not want my resignation to distract people from what has been achieved so far,and the work that is still to be done.”
Hogan said she would start looking for Chandler’s replacement in coming weeks,with hopes the new appointment will be made before his last day on the job.
Chandler’s decision to step down – months after extending his contract to September 2023 – prompted Labor to demandFair Trading Minister Eleni Petinos to “publicly explain the reasons for this dramatic and premature departure”.