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John Barilaro suggested London trade commissioner apply for the job

Recruiter tells parliamentary inquiry she received an email in which Stephen Cartwright claimed his expenses would be ‘taken care of’

The Guardian - AU

Inquiry into John Barilaro US trade job hears from recruiter and selection panelist, as it happened

Warwick Smith tells an inquiry he was "surprised" to get an email in June this year saying John Barilaro was the successful candidate for a US trade job Mr Smith was on the panel for. Look back at how it unfolded.

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Sydney news: Selection panelist and recruiter to front inquiry into Barilaro's lucrative trade appointment

MORNING BRIEFING: Today, the parliamentary inquiry into the John Barilaro US trade job saga will hear evidence from two new witnesses.

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Another NSW Liberal MP bowing out

High-profile NSW frontbencher Victor Dominello has joined the queue of Liberal MPs who won't be contesting the March election.

AAP

NSW public servant predicted ‘scrutiny’ of London trade role appointment, documents reveal

Exclusive: Investment NSW official asked if all documents relating to Stephen Cartwright could be easily found by a future review

The Guardian - AU

Five issued raised from review into John Barilaro's US trade job

The Americas trade role is one of NSW's most influential public sector appointments but selecting the right person for the job has been "flawed" and "problematic", according to a review. Here are some of the key findings from the report.

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The Loop: Scott Morrison apologises over ministry revelations, former NRL star Brett Finch pleads guilty, and a chief health officer's Bollywood dance moves

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‘Flawed’ process led to John Barilaro’s appointment to NY trade role, report finds

Review by Graeme Head finds hiring process may not have been ‘fully in keeping’ with public servants’ code of ethics

The Guardian - AU

Barilaro recruitment 'flawed': NSW Premier

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says an independent review has found the hiring of John Barilaro as a US trade envoy was a "clearly flawed" process.

AAP

Review into John Barilaro's US trade job finds government did not stay at 'arm's length'

An independent review into the former New South Wales deputy premier's appointment as US trade commissioner has found that ministerial involvement in the process was "highly irregular".

ABC News

NSW Lib MP adds name to retirement list

The list of NSW government members not contesting the March election continues to grow, with western Sydney Liberal MP Kevin Conolly announcing he will retire.

AAP

London agent-general's brief 'massaged' before appointment, emails to NSW parliament reveal

Emails sent before the recruitment of the state's agent-general to the UK, Stephen Cartwright, are "disturbing", says the Opposition, and raise serious questions about the appointment process for the role.

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Sydney news: 'Proactive NSW policing' in place after two women fatally shot

MORNING BRIEFING: Detectives say "proactive policing" is underway to prevent retaliation attacks after two women were fatally shot in a car in Sydney's south-west.

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John Barilaro withdraws from hearing of trade role inquiry, citing ill health

Former deputy premier was scheduled to face second day of questioning over his appointment to senior New York trade job

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John Barilaro pulls out of parliamentary inquiry into US trade job

Former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro has pulled out of today’s NSW parliamentary inquiry, which has been examining his appointment to a key trade role in New York.

The Guardian - AU

Selling Covid antivirals over the counter a ‘recipe for disaster’ – as it happened

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The Loop: Why Donald Trump's estate was searched, John Barilaro to be grilled by inquiry again, and when to see the sturgeon supermoon

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The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: Tasmania bulk billing ‘almost nonexistent’, Barilaro to face fresh questions

Friday: A lack of federal support means several rural areas are using council rates to subsidise health services for vulnerable patients Plus: urgent flood warnings issued

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Sydney news: Report to shed light on bullying and harassment in state parliament

MORNING BRIEFING: Former sex discrimination commissioner Elizabeth Broderick's independent review of bullying, harassment and sexual misconduct at state parliament will be released today.

AAP

Minister backs Barilaro as he skips probe

Former NSW MP John Barilaro has cited mental health reasons as he pulled out of his second appearance at an inquiry into his appointment to a plum trade role.

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Grattan on Friday: Will 'teals' strike Liberals another blow in Victorian and NSW elections?

The federal Liberals are in a parlous state, after an election that was not just lost to Labor but where “teals” stripped them of a batch of traditional seats.

The Guardian - AU

The looming questions for John Barilaro ahead of his reappearance before a NSW inquiry

Former deputy premier is set to reappear on Friday before an inquiry into his appointment to trade role

ABC News

Former NSW building commissioner David Chandler's resignation letter released

The NSW government releases the resignation letter of the state's building commissioner in which he raises concerns about calls he received from sacked fair trading minister Eleni Petinos and former deputy premier John Barilaro.

The Guardian - AU

Resignation letter raises concerns over relationship between NSW minister and developer

Building commissioner says John Barilaro and Eleni Petinos’ office contacted him after work ban

The Guardian - AU

NSW building commissioner’s resignation letter sent to Icac, Dominic Perrottet says

Letter has been the subject of intense speculation, amid reports it refers to a stop-work order

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