NSW Fair Trading Suspends Real Estate Licence Pending Misconduct Action
Summary
NSW Fair Trading has suspended the real estate licence of Anthony Di Nardo for 60 days pending disciplinary action due to allegations of sexual misconduct. A Show Cause notice was issued, requiring a response by March 23, 2026, regarding why disciplinary action should not be taken.
What changed
NSW Fair Trading has suspended the real estate licence of Anthony Di Nardo for 60 days, effective immediately, pending possible disciplinary action. This action follows the service of a formal Show Cause notice, to which Mr. Di Nardo must respond by March 23, 2026, explaining why disciplinary measures should not be imposed. The suspension is based on the belief that Mr. Di Nardo may not be a fit and proper person to be involved in the real estate business, citing allegations of serious criminal conduct currently under investigation by the New South Wales Police and before the courts.
Regulated entities, specifically real estate agents, should note that NSW Fair Trading is taking decisive action based on serious allegations of misconduct. While this specific action is against an individual, it underscores the agency's commitment to ensuring licensees are fit and proper. The 'Name and Shame' list will be updated with this disciplinary action. Compliance officers should be aware that allegations of criminal misconduct can lead to separate regulatory action, even while criminal proceedings are ongoing. No specific actions are required for other entities at this time, but this highlights the importance of robust internal controls and ethical conduct.
What to do next
- Review internal policies and training related to professional conduct and ethical standards.
- Ensure all licensing requirements and statutory obligations are being met.
- Monitor public disciplinary registers for actions affecting licensed professionals.
Penalties
Suspension of real estate licence for 60 days pending possible disciplinary action.
Source document (simplified)
NSW Fair Trading suspends real estate licence after sexual misconduct allegations
Published: 10 March 2026 Released by: NSW Fair Trading Listen NSW Fair Trading has suspended the real estate license of Anthony Di Nardo for 60 days, effective immediately, pending possible disciplinary action.
The suspension was imposed when a formal Show Cause notice was served on Mr Di Nardo. A response to the notice is required by 23 March 2026 as to why disciplinary action should not be taken. While suspended, Mr Di Nardo is not permitted to conduct business as a real estate agent.
The suspension arises as NSW Fair Trading believes there is reasonable cause to believe that there are grounds for disciplinary action against Mr Di Nardo, on the basis that he may not be a fit and proper person to be involved in the direction, management or conduct of the business of a licensee.
Mr Di Nardo is alleged to have engaged in contraventions of the law, including conduct relating to indecent assault, sexual touching, sexual assault, and stalking or intimidation with intent to cause fear of physical or mental harm. These are matters are being investigated by New South Wales Police and are currently before the courts.
NSW Fair Trading’s regulatory action is separate from criminal charges laid by NSW Police.
Disciplinary action taken by NSW Fair Trading, including suspension pending possible disciplinary action, is published on the ‘Name and Shame’ List, a public search tool that allows people engaging with the property market to research action taken against licensed real estate agents and strata managing agents.
The Name and Shame list is available at:
https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/fair-trading/how-we-regulate/name-and-shame-register
Please attribute to NSW Fair Trading Commissioner, Natasha Mann
“These are serious allegations, and NSW Fair Trading has regulatory powers to determine if to real estate agent is a fit and proper person to hold a real estate licence. As Fair Trading’s enquiries are ongoing, further comment is not available at this time.”
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