New South Wales Trade Minister Stuart Ayres concedes he should have told former deputy premier John Barilaro not to apply for an overseas trade role. But he maintains his actions were in the public interest.
NSW Trade Minister Stuart Ayres has conceded that he should have advised former deputy premier John Barilaro not to apply for an overseas trade role.Mr Ayres accepts his position would be untenable, if he is proven to have acted improperly
Mr Ayres has told Nine Radio that Mr Barilaro's application for Trade Commissioner to the Americas came too soon after he left parliament, and that he should have advised him not to apply for the role. "I am confident that all of my actions have been in the best interests of the public and I think that's what that review will show," Mr Ayres said.
Mr Barilaro was announced as the successful candidate for the position of Trade Commissioner to the Americas in June.Mr Barilaro later withdrew from the position, saying it had become untenable.
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