Ayres would discourage Barilaro from job application ‘if I had my time again’ | natassiazc
The trade minister for the first time admitted that he should have discouraged Barilaro from applying for the $500,000-a-year New York trade post, which the former deputy premier had helped create, within months of leaving politics.
“He would still have to make a decision as a private citizen about whether he applies but you know, I’m a realist. I’m seeing exactly what’s happened here. Of course, I undertake my own reflections on my course of action.
When 2GB host Ben Fordham asked Ayres if he acknowledged his job was on the line, the minister said: “I think yeah, you should absolutely see that.” “If the Head review shows that I’ve not done the right thing then I don’t think my position would be tenable. But I don’t believe that’s the case... I’ve done my role as a minister here and I think the Head review will show that.”
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