In addition to the parliamentary inquiry, Premier Dominic Perrottet has launched an internal inquiry into the appointment, led by former public service commissioner Graeme Head. Read more here:
On top of losing the New York city appointment, Ms West said she was told her role with Investment NSW would also be terminated.
She took notes during the 14 October meeting, and emailed her lawyers, concerned she would be sacked without cause.She had worked closely with and reported directly to Ms Brown, who encouraged her to apply for the job and told her on 12 August she was the successful candidate. NSW Labor's treasury spokesman Daniel Mookhey said references to the $500,000-a-year role as a "present for someone" raised serious questions.Just over a month later, Ms Brown and Ms West met for a 20-minute walk at Balmoral in Sydney's north on 17 September.
She recalled the question via handwritten notes taken after the meeting, but did not remember who she was referring to at the time.
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