NSW treasurer Matt Kean anointed deputy Liberal leader, as respected lawyer leads review into conduct of predecessor Stuart Ayres
had he known about what he labelled a “problematic” hiring process that has thrown his government into turmoil over the past seven weeks.when he raised his plans to apply for the role last year, the premier conceded that he would have done things differently in hindsight.“But you need to understand it was a passing comment and like I would encourage people, whether they’re my colleagues or people in the public, I am there to encourage people.
“Yes, I’m disappointed. Yes, I’ve had to eat humble pie. Yes, I’ve had to say to the premier, ‘yep, you’re the boss’,” Elliott told Sydney radio station 2GB.Elliott was not present at the party room meeting on Tuesday, Perrottet said, because he was unwell.