NSW building commissioner’s resignation letter sent to Icac, Dominic Perrottet says Letter has been the subject of intense speculation, amid reports it refers to a stop-work order The Guardian - AU · Aug 10, 2022
‘This isn’t great’: texts reveal Amy Brown’s reaction to launching of John Barilaro inquiry New documents also show independent review commissioned by NSW premier doesn’t have power to probe actions of ministers The Guardian - AU · Aug 10, 2022
Internal review into John Barilaro US trade job cost taxpayers $73,000 and is overdue New documents released publicly through a parliamentary order reveal that the fee set for an internal review into John Barilaro's appointment to a US trade role was $73,500. ABC News · Aug 10, 2022
Building watchdog letter sent to ICAC Dominic Perrottet says a controversial resignation letter from the state's building commissioner has been sent to the Independent Commission Against Corruption. AAP · Aug 10, 2022
How 'fast' politics has left the NSW government staring into the electoral abyss The 1973 Watergate Committee hearings ran for 51 days. The televised revelations drew a huge audience. The pressure built with slow, devastating intensity, devouring then US President Richard Nixon’s agenda, eventually leaving him no option but to fall on his sword. The Conversation · Aug 9, 2022
John Barilaro's meeting with sacked minister in spotlight amid questions over Western Sydney development Former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro met with then fair trading minister Eleni Petinos weeks before a building ban was lifted for a development company he had worked for after leaving parliament. ABC News · Aug 9, 2022
‘Disturbing’ report into NSW parliament’s culture uncovers examples of bullying and sexual harassment Exclusive: Independent report calls for mandatory training for all staff and review of complaint process The Guardian - AU · Aug 9, 2022
John Barilaro-linked developer met with then NSW minister Eleni Petinos weeks before work ban lifted Barilaro was not present at 2 June meeting and Petinos says she ‘did not take any action in relation to the matters’ raised by company The Guardian - AU · Aug 9, 2022
NSW commissioner's resignation unread The NSW premier confirmed he has not read the resignation letter of the building commissioner who quit shortly before the minister he reported to was dumped. AAP · Aug 9, 2022
NSW may step in for Aboriginal centre The NSW government may step in to help a funding stoush over an iconic Sydney Aboriginal community centre that is facing an uncertain future. AAP · Aug 9, 2022
Dominic Perrottet says he should have told John Barilaro not to apply for New York job NSW treasurer Matt Kean anointed deputy Liberal leader, as respected lawyer leads review into conduct of predecessor Stuart Ayres The Guardian - AU · Aug 9, 2022
Former ICAC inspector to lead Ayres review A review into whether former deputy Liberal leader Stuart Ayres breached the ministerial code of conduct will be led by prominent lawyer Bruce McClintock. AAP · Aug 9, 2022
NSW Parliament suspends MP John Sidoti Former Liberal sports minister John Sidoti has been suspended from NSW Parliament in response to serious misconduct findings by the corruption watchdog. AAP · Aug 9, 2022
Barilaro hiring 'completely untransparent' Determining the circumstances that led to John Barilaro landing a cushy New York trade role has become "ridiculous", according to the NSW opposition leader. AAP · Aug 9, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Aug 8, 2022 Morning mail: Olivia Newton-John dies, Commonwealth Games wraps up, CSIRO identifies 139 new species Tuesday: Grease star and cancer research activist dies aged 73. Plus Britney Spears to make music scene return with Elton John
ABC News · Aug 8, 2022 John Barilaro warned to prepare for inquiry grilling over girlfriend's job at Investment NSW An upper house inquiry into John Barilaro's appointment to a plum trade job will later this week put the former deputy premier's relationship under the microscope, and his now girlfriend's role at Investment NSW.
AAP · Aug 8, 2022 Kean elected NSW deputy Liberal leader Treasurer Matt Kean has been elected NSW deputy Liberal leader after Penrith MP Stuart Ayres stood down last week.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 8, 2022 ‘Shitshow’ over John Barilaro’s NYC appointment keeps sucking the NSW government in Analysis: Former deputy premier’s appearance at inquiry was always going to generate plenty of headlines
The New Daily · Aug 8, 2022 Can Dominic Perrottet ride out the storm? The Liberal brawl giving him hope NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has become hostage to a public inquiry that now eclipses his government while his authority has sapped away.
ABC News · Aug 8, 2022 John Barilaro faced a parliamentary inquiry into his New York trade job. Here are the key moments Former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro has made multiple revelations under serious questioning over his appointment to a New York trade role. Here are the key moments from the hours-long hearing.
The New Daily · Aug 8, 2022 Barilaro takes exception to questioning at inquiry in NY job The NSW Premier had some words for his former deputy when told he learned he would apply for a cushy taxpayer-funded job in New York, John Barilaro says.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 8, 2022 Dominic Perrottet’s chief of staff gave ‘strong opinion’ on salary for London trade role, inquiry told Evidence comes as John Barilaro tells NSW inquiry ‘I wish I’d never applied’ for New York trade role
The Guardian - AU · Aug 8, 2022 Aged care wage rises would help narrow gender pay gap, Labor says – as it happened Follow all the latest developments
ABC News · Aug 7, 2022 John Barilaro fronts parliamentary inquiry into US trade job, as it happened Former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro tells an inquiry he wishes he never applied for a lucrative US-based trade job, saying he has experienced "significant" trauma as a result of it. Look back on the day's events.
AAP · Aug 7, 2022 Elliott withdraws from Libs deputy contest Treasurer Matt Kean will likely be the deputy leader of the NSW Liberals after Transport Minister David Elliott scrapped plans to contest a party room ballot.