NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet confirms he discussed future job roles with David Elliott, but stops short of saying whether he spoke of creating a lucrative overseas position for him.
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has commented on allegations he spoke about creating a highly paid public service role based in the UK for a minister.The Shadow Treasurer said Mr Perrottet has many questions to answer
The report says the Premier spoke to Mr Elliott about the agent-general position in London as compensation following manoeuvres that could have seen him removed from cabinet. "But people always say from time to time discussions will be had in relation to when someone retires what they would like to do. That is normal.Mr Perrottet said the conversations he had with ministers were private.
Mr Barilaro is expected to face some serious questioning this morning when he appears for the first time before the inquiry.The inquiry last week heard from senior NSW bureaucrat Kathrina Lo, who said she would never have signed off on his appointment as New York trade commissioner had she known of the level of ministerial involvement.
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