NSW business chamber head appointed to UK trade role thanked John Barilaro for his ‘accessibility’

Exclusive: Letter from Stephen Cartwright, who approved ads attacking Labor before NSW election, thanked former deputy premier for constant support'

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Stephen Cartwright thanked John Barilaro for his accessibility" and asked the then New South Wales deputy premier to let him know if his knowledge, skills and experience can be of benefit to the Government in the future", in a letter he wrote to advise he was standing down as the head of the state's business chamber.

Cartwright was later appointed to a senior trade commissioner job in London, a role which has come under intense scrutiny after an inquiry heard he had applied late" after Barilaro personally suggested he put his name forward.

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