Businesswoman Kimberly Cole had earlier been recommended for the posting after scoring top marks
On Monday Perrottet conceded ministers had raised concerns with him about the controversy, but said he would not act until he receives findings from an independent report by the former public service commissioner Graeme Head.
Documents obtained through parliament show Cole outperformed Barilaro in a series of categories of diagnostic testing undertaken by the recruitment firm hired to fill the position, including “delivers results”, “demonstrates accountability” and “acts with integrity”. A selection panel report noted she “exceeds” requirements in all four categories and recommended her for the job.Sign up to receive the top stories from Guardian Australia every morning.
That month Cole met with Ayres for what the minister described on Monday as a “fairly standard” meeting. He insisted he “did not express a view” about her to the chief executive of Investment NSW, Amy Brown. But, she said, she had “sourced a couple of informal referees for the candidates, which I’ll share with the group as they’re likely to change things”.
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