Former New South Wales deputy premier John Barilaro has withdrawn from the position of Trade Commissioner to the Americas, saying it would not be tenable given the media attention.
On Thursday evening Mr Barilaro said due to the media attention gained, him taking up the role is untenable.
On Thursday evening Mr Barilaro said due to the media attention gained him taking up the role is untenable. Picture: NCA Newswire/ Gaye Gerard. The parliamentary inquiry into the appointment of Mr Barilaro as the state's trade commissioner to the United States began on Wednesday.
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