Dominic Perrottet says there’s ‘no place for gifts of government jobs’ after claims New York trade role would be ‘a present for someone’
“There is absolutely no place for gifts of government jobs, whether they are statutory appointments or government sector appointments,” Perrottet told media on Tuesday.
The offer was later rescinded after cabinet decided to instead turn the commissioner roles into ministerial appointments. That submission was taken to cabinet by Barilaro, then the state’s trade and investment minister. “I have spoken to minister Ayres who has taken over the deputy premier’s portfolio and he has confirmed you will not be getting the Americas role,” Brown allegedly said, according to West’s notes of the conversation.Barilaro inquiry: Jenny West told NY trade job would be 'a present for someone’ – video
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