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Stuart Ayres resigns as NSW minister after questions raised by John Barilaro trade role review

Ayres denies any wrongdoing but says he will stand down as deputy NSW Liberal leader to allow matters to be investigated

The Guardian - AU

New South Wales Trade Minister Stuart Ayres resigns after inquiry into John Barilaro appointment

Premier Dominic Perrottet reveals Stuart Ayres has resigned after a review into the former deputy premier's controversial appointment to an US trade role.

ABC News

NSW government slides further into trouble as Perrottet struggles for clear air

Clear air is essential ahead of an election. Space to make the case to voters. Room to build positive momentum. And yet, hurtling towards a poll in March 2023, the NSW Liberal-National government is gasping for breath.

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CEO 'nervous' appointing Barilaro to role

The Investment NSW chief says former trade minister Stuart Ayres "was not at arm's length" from the decision to appoint John Barilaro to a New York trade job.

AAP

NSW Sports Minister says moving NRL grand final from Sydney would be 'extraordinary' move

NSW Sports Minister Stuart Ayres says the state government has spent $1.5 billion on projects that "massively benefits" the NRL, and thinks it will "do the right thing" in keeping the grand final in Sydney.

ABC News

NSW Trade Minister Stuart Ayres reflects on involvement in John Barilaro's recruitment to lucrative New York role

New South Wales Trade Minister Stuart Ayres concedes he should have told former deputy premier John Barilaro not to apply for an overseas trade role. But he maintains his actions were in the public interest.

ABC News

Sydney news: Former NSW Premier John Barilaro plum job review outcome due 'very shortly'

MORNING BRIEFING: The New South Wales Premier says an independent review into the appointment of John Barilaro to a lucrative trade role in New York could be handed down by the end of the week.

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Ayres admits one regret on Barilaro job

NSW Labor says it's clear John Barilaro was given preferential treatment when applying for a US trade job as "every hurdle ... was mysteriously removed".

AAP

Selection panel documents show John Barilaro was ranked second for NY trade role

Businesswoman Kimberly Cole had earlier been recommended for the posting after scoring top marks

The Guardian - AU

John Barilaro was ranked second by New York trade role selection panel, new documents reveal

Investment NSW CEO Amy Brown intervened to alter an initial report on best candidates for the job, trade minister says

The Guardian - AU

Liberals deputy leader Stuart Ayres texted John Barilaro details of trade job advertisement

Trade Minister Stuart Ayres says Mr Barilaro reached out to him asking about the process for recruitment for the trade commissioner's job in New York.

ABC News

Perrottet backs Ayres over Barilaro job

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet is standing by his deputy Stuart Ayres in the face of mounting criticism over his role in John Barilaro landing a US trade job.

AAP

Morning mail: property prices tumble, ‘alarming’ gas shortfall, Emma McKeon makes history

Monday: Five of the country’s eight capitals are reporting house price falls on par with the start of the GFC. Plus: the most ridiculous Australian reality TV shows

The Guardian - AU

Sydney news: Report shows Sydney Metro faces cost blowouts, safety and security risks

MORNING BRIEFING: The Sydney Metro public transport project faces serious risks that have been revealed in a confidential internal document, the NSW opposition warns.

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The Guardian - AU

NSW premier Dominic Perrottet dumps minister Eleni Petinos amid turbulent period for his government

Petinos was last week the subject of bullying allegations in the media, which she strenuously denied

AAP

NSW trade trip to Asia hobbled by scandals

After spending time in Japan, South Korea and India, Premier Dominic Perrottet has returned to more scrutiny as two ministerial scandals roil his leadership

The Guardian - AU

A ‘female focus’ and short shortlists: the long road taken to fill NSW’s New York trade role

A series of revelations has raised new questions about how former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro ended up appointed to the trade commissioner job

ABC News

NSW Premier says political dramas 'frustrating' but backs under fire ministers

Dominic Perrottet once again backs under-fire minister Stuart Ayres over the John Barilaro US job scandal, admitting events back home have overshadowed his trade tour of Asia.

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Barilaro saga 'frustrating': Perrottet

Pressure is mounting on the NSW government over how John Barilaro landed a plum US trade job, with Labor ramping up criticism of the hiring process.

ABC News

Email shows Stuart Ayres added name to shortlist for New York trade role given to John Barilaro

New South Wales opposition says an email suggests the Trade Minister "walked" former deputy premier John Barilaro into the high-paid role.

The Guardian - AU

Emails reveal Stuart Ayres involved in recruiting for New York trade role awarded to John Barilaro

Documents obtained through parliamentary order show NSW deputy Liberal leader helped produce shortlist of candidates

ABC News

John Barilaro invited to front inquiry over lucrative US trade role

Former deputy premier John Barilaro is asked to appear before parliamentary inquiry investigating his controversial appointment to a plum trade role.

AAP

Barilaro to appear at NY trade job inquiry

John Barilaro will appear at an inquiry probing his appointment to a New York trade job, as the NSW investment minister rejects claims he misled the parliament.

The Guardian - AU

Date set for John Barilaro to appear at inquiry into New York trade job

Investment NSW CEO Amy Brown to be recalled while Labor presses Liberal deputy Stuart Ayres to appear

AAP

NSW opens India trade office amid scrutiny

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet and Trade Minister Stuart Ayres have opened a trade office in Mumbai but the ceremonies were overshadowed by the Barilaro inquiry.

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