Dominic Perrottet orders review into John Barilaro’s appointment to New York trade job

NSW premier directs head of department to conduct review into appointment as upper house conducts inquiry

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New South Wales premier, Dominic Perrottet, has initiated his own review of the process that led to former deputy premier John Barilaro being appointed to a coveted taxpayer-funded posting in New York City.

Perrottet said the results of his own review, which will be conducted alongside an upper house inquiry, would be made public.

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