NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says former deputy premier John Barilaro was given the job of trade commissioner after an independent process, as Labor doubles down on its criticism of a '$400,000-a-year job for a friend'.
The appointment of former deputy premier John Barilaro as NSW trade commissioner to the US has been defended by the Premier amid criticism it is another case of "jobs for mates".Premier Dominic Perrottet said Mr Barilaro's role in setting up Global NSW made him an ideal candidateMr Barilaro's new role was announced on Friday and came after a "rigorous global talent search" by recruitment firm NGS Global, according to a statement by the state government.
Earlier on Saturday, Premier Dominic Perrottet said the former Nationals leader was the best person for the job. "The deputy premier in his former role was instrumental in setting that up and our direction going forward." "We're genuinely expected to believe that a global search took place, effectively bringing in people from around the world to determine who's best to represent the interests of this state and the answer all along was John Barilaro?"
"Teachers or nurses are leaving the profession in droves because they've been told repeatedly by the Premier of New South Wales that there isn't enough money to … make life a little easier on the frontline of our public services.," Mr Minns said.
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