Eleni Petinos

Eleni Petinos is a former NSW Liberal minister who recently testified at an Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) inquiry. During her testimony, Petinos stated that she suspected she or her office was being used in an attempt to remove building commissioner David Chandler. She also indicated that she believed 'something strange was at play' when she was sacked by former NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet. Her evidence was part of a broader Icac investigation into allegations of corruption within the NSW building industry and the conduct of former ministers. Petinos's testimony places her at the center of recent political controversy and scrutiny within the NSW Liberal Party, highlighting ongoing fallout from events within the previous state government.