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NSW’s top public servant considering sacking department head over John Barilaro’s NY trade appointment

Michael Coutts-Trotter tells parliament his ‘preliminary view’ is that Amy Brown hadn’t ‘satisfactorily performed’ during hiring process, based on report findings

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NSW to re-examine trade boss's UK expenses

A review into the expenses of the New South Wales UK agent-general in London that cleared the controversial appointee was conducted by his direct manager.

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Too scared to ask for a pay rise? You need the confidence of a white, male former CEO going for a NSW trade job

Let the state’s agent general in London be your role model on asking for more money without cringing or being mired in feelings of unworthiness

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NSW bureaucrat's future in the spotlight

A parliamentary hearing is discussing the future of a NSW bureaucrat over her part in the appointment of John Barilaro to a lucrative US trade role.

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Brown job up to NSW public sector: Premier

The NSW public servant who helped secure John Barilaro a US trade job is on leave after a damning internal review into the controversial appointment.

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Sydney news: Labor MP Tania Mihailuk 'completely rejects' bullying claims and is backed by leader Chris Minns

MORNING BRIEFING: A NSW state Labor MP accused of bullying says she "completely rejects the assertions" in claims raised just days after similar allegations were levelled at a colleague.

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Amy Brown no longer chief executive of Investment NSW after John Barilaro saga

Department confirms bureaucrat at the centre of John Barilaro's controversial New York job is no longer the chief executive role of Investment NSW.

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Investment NSW boss on leave

A senior NSW government bureaucrat who helped ex-deputy premier John Barilaro secure a cushy trade gig has reportedly quit one of her roles and is now on leave.

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Investment NSW chief Amy Brown to leave agency that appointed John Barilaro to a New York trade role

Brown says she is leaving to focus on her work as secretary of NSW trade department to ‘best serve the needs of our state’

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Barilaro made 'outlandish claims': Kean

The NSW treasurer has been grilled over correspondence with John Barilaro about a US trade job that was later handed to the former Nationals leader.

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John Barilaro suggested London trade commissioner apply for the job

Recruiter tells parliamentary inquiry she received an email in which Stephen Cartwright claimed his expenses would be ‘taken care of’

The Guardian - AU

Inquiry into John Barilaro US trade job hears from recruiter and selection panelist, as it happened

Warwick Smith tells an inquiry he was "surprised" to get an email in June this year saying John Barilaro was the successful candidate for a US trade job Mr Smith was on the panel for. Look back at how it unfolded.

ABC News

NSW public servant predicted ‘scrutiny’ of London trade role appointment, documents reveal

Exclusive: Investment NSW official asked if all documents relating to Stephen Cartwright could be easily found by a future review

The Guardian - AU

Five issued raised from review into John Barilaro's US trade job

The Americas trade role is one of NSW's most influential public sector appointments but selecting the right person for the job has been "flawed" and "problematic", according to a review. Here are some of the key findings from the report.

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‘Flawed’ process led to John Barilaro’s appointment to NY trade role, report finds

Review by Graeme Head finds hiring process may not have been ‘fully in keeping’ with public servants’ code of ethics

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London agent-general's brief 'massaged' before appointment, emails to NSW parliament reveal

Emails sent before the recruitment of the state's agent-general to the UK, Stephen Cartwright, are "disturbing", says the Opposition, and raise serious questions about the appointment process for the role.

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Minister backs Barilaro as he skips probe

Former NSW MP John Barilaro has cited mental health reasons as he pulled out of his second appearance at an inquiry into his appointment to a plum trade role.

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The looming questions for John Barilaro ahead of his reappearance before a NSW inquiry

Former deputy premier is set to reappear on Friday before an inquiry into his appointment to trade role

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NSW agent general to UK approved ad attacking Labor tax policy before 2019 election

Exclusive: In former role leading NSW Business Chamber, Stephen Cartwright approved campaign targeting a business policy in three key seats

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‘This isn’t great’: texts reveal Amy Brown’s reaction to launching of John Barilaro inquiry

New documents also show independent review commissioned by NSW premier doesn’t have power to probe actions of ministers

AAP

This isn't great: Barilaro texts tabled

Explosive texts reveal public servants' reactions as news of John Barilaro's appointment to a plum US trade role filtered through to the government.

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Barilaro hiring 'completely untransparent'

Determining the circumstances that led to John Barilaro landing a cushy New York trade role has become "ridiculous", according to the NSW opposition leader.

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John Barilaro warned to prepare for inquiry grilling over girlfriend's job at Investment NSW

An upper house inquiry into John Barilaro's appointment to a plum trade job will later this week put the former deputy premier's relationship under the microscope, and his now girlfriend's role at Investment NSW.

The Guardian - AU

‘Shitshow’ over John Barilaro’s NYC appointment keeps sucking the NSW government in

Analysis: Former deputy premier’s appearance at inquiry was always going to generate plenty of headlines

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Two former NSW MPs interviewed at last minute for senior trade roles, internal emails reveal

Leaked emails show former NSW ministers Pru Goward and Jodi McKay were given last-minute interviews for senior trade roles, despite there already being preferred candidates.

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