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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.

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.

More and more inconsistencies are emerging in Stuart Ayres’ version of events, and it looks increasingly likely to end in the resignation of the deputy Liberal leader.

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

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

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

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.

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

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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.

It used to be that if a minister misled Parliament, they had to quit. Stuart Ayres misled the NSW Parliament. No ifs, no buts.