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state political reporter Ashleigh Raper

Dominic Perrottet asked to see shortlist for UK trade job despite previously denying involvement

A parliamentary inquiry has revealed that when NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet was treasurer he asked to examine the candidates for the UK agent-general role even though someone had already been selected.

The Upper House inquiry into the controversial appointment of former deputy premier John Barilaro as the US senior trade and investment commissioner (STIC) resumed today and is now also examining the state's other overseas postings.

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