Where to next for Mathias Cormann? Today's CBD column:
is due to wrap up his third five-year term at the organisation at the end of 2021. Cormann’s shot at the top trade job had also been boosted by receiving Prime Ministerendorsement for the plan. DFAT officials were also of the opinion that the PM’s seal would pave the way for the US to endorse the Senator’s run.But there were sticking points – apparently – for Cormann taking the role, including a young family back in WA, as well as wife’s legal career and senior role at law firm Clayton Utz.
Some of Connaghan’s local colleagues haven’t been shy in letting us know they expected the executive – who is regarded as Singleton’s protege – to be taking a different tack.
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