NSW Fair Trading suspends real estate licence after sexual misconduct allegations

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.”