NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says any documents 'legally' relevant to a parliamentary inquiry into John Barilaro's now scuppered New York job should be provided.
into the appointment of NSW's former Nationals leader to a lucrative New York trade post, Premier Dominic Perrottet maintains his government is transparent.
Upper house MPs are using standing Order 52 to compel the coalition government to hand over documents relevant to the appointment process for the post."My view is that any document that should be legally provided needs to be provided as quickly as possible," Mr Perrottet told reporters in Tokyo, while on a 10-day trade mission to Asia.
A separate Department of Premier and Cabinet review, initiated by Mr Perrottet, is also looking at the propriety of Mr Barilaro's appointment.
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