The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) in New South Wales says it “did not identify any evidence of corrupt conduct” in the appointment of John Barilaro to a lucrative trade role in New York.
The former NSW Deputy Premier was appointed to a $500,000-a-year role as the state’s Trade and Investment Commissioner in New York last year.
Barilaro, who was also the trade minister at the time was offered the US appointment in May 2022 and resigned from politics to take the job.
When his appointment was announced in June, he was met with political outrage and strong suggestions by the opposition he had used his position to improperly influence the recruitment process.
Just two weeks later, he gave up the job, citing the high level of media scrutiny.
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