John Barilaro gives evidence to inquiry into US trade job
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Former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro has faced serious questioning over his appointment to a lucrative US trade job. He said he has endured "what can only be described as a personal hell" as a result of accepting the role. He rejected any suggestion he was seeking "special treatment" during the job's application process. He has since withdrawn from the role, which is based in New York.
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John Barilaro gives evidence to inquiry into US trade job
Former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro has given evidence to defend his controversial US trade appointment.
'I'm the victim': John Barilaro faced a parliamentary inquiry into his New York trade job. Here are the key moments
Former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro has made multiple revelations under serious questioning over his appointment to a New York trade role. Here are the key moments from the hours-long hearing.
Barilaro’s evidence from inquiry into trade role ‘politically damaging’ for Perrottet
Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says the evidence given by former NSW premier John Barilaro at a parliamentary inquiry into his appointment to a US trade role is “politically quite damaging” for Premier Dominic Perrottet.
Mr Clennell said Mr Barilaro revealed “he had two conversations with Dominic Perrottet and one in fact with Matt Kean the Treasurer about applying for this job in New York”.
“Those conversations with Dominic Perrott…
Analysis: John Barilaro fronts parliamentary inquiry
Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell has analysed the key moments during the parliamentary inquiry into former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro's New York trade posting.
Mr Barilaro on Monday fronted a parliamentary probe into his controversial appointment as trade commissioner to the Americas.
Barilaro’s evidence from inquiry into trade role ‘politically damaging’ for Perrottet
Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says the evidence given by former NSW premier John Barilaro at a parliamentary inquiry into his appointment to a US trade role is “politically quite damaging” for Premier Dominic Perrottet.
Mr Clennell said Mr Barilaro revealed “he had two conversations with Dominic Perrottet and one in fact with Matt Kean the Treasurer about applying for this job in New York”.
“Those conversations with Dominic Perrott…
Former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro is today speaking at the inquiry into his appointment to a plum NY trade job. Follow live here.The post LIVE: Barilaro speaking at trade job inquiry appeared first on Crikey.