Former NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro has stepped aside from his new trade role based in New York after intense scrutiny over the appointment.
Mr Barilaro on Thursday said he would withdraw from the role as the state's Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner to the Americas, saying media attention made his involvement unviable.
"It is clear that my taking up this role is now not tenable with the amount of media attention this appointment has gained," Mr Barilaro said.
