NSW government seeking orders to block planned industrial action on rail network Dominic Perrottet says action filed against union in bid to stop planned industrial activity this week The Guardian - AU · Jul 4, 2022
NSW train fight heads to industrial umpire The stoush between the NSW rail union and the government is headed for the Fair Work Commission as the union commits to a second week of industrial action. AAP · Jul 4, 2022
Experts say Sydney's modern gangsters have become a lot less subtle Some experts believe a difference between the underworld of yesteryear and modern gangsters is that they've become much less subtle. Instead of making enemies disappear, crooks are now happy to gun down rivals in front of their family and random bystanders. ABC News · Jul 1, 2022
Guardian Essential poll shows NSW Coalition’s primary vote falling below 40% About 37% of respondents intend to give the Coalition their first preference vote, while Labor’s primary vote remains the same The Guardian - AU · Jul 1, 2022
NSW Treasurer was 'surprised' John Barilaro got US trade job but was assured right process was followed NSW Treasurer Matt Kean says John Barilaro's decision to withdraw from the role as the state's trade commissioner to the US is the "right call". ABC News · Jul 1, 2022
John Barilaro’s decision may stem some bleeding, but questions remain about the New York appointment Even accepting the government’s argument that the process was above board, it doesn’t pass the pub test The Guardian - AU · Jun 30, 2022
John Barilaro steps away from controversial New York trade job Former NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro has stepped aside from his new trade role based in New York after intense scrutiny over the appointment. Newcastle Herald · Jun 30, 2022
John Barilaro withdraws from New York trade role due to ‘media attention’ After weeks of controversy, former NSW deputy premier stands down from $500,000 role that he created while in office The Guardian - AU · Jun 30, 2022
Hunter public and Catholic school teachers rally in Civic Park over pay and conditions Teachers marched to the state government offices on Bull Street. Newcastle Herald · Jun 30, 2022
Barilaro steps away from NYC trade job Former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro has stepped aside from his trade job in New York after two weeks of intense scrutiny. AAP · Jun 29, 2022
Sydney news: Teachers set to strike in city today against 'insulting' 3 per cent pay rise MORNING BRIEFING: For the first time, thousands of teachers from public and Catholic schools across New South Wales are refusing to work in protest over pay and staff shortages. ABC News · Jun 29, 2022
Barilaro changed rules before taking $500,000 job The chosen candidate for a plum overseas trade role was dumped after changes requested by then NSW deputy premier John Barilaro, who later took the job. Newcastle Herald · Jun 29, 2022
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet discussed New York trade role with John Barilaro at a social function Dominic Perrottet reveals that the former deputy premier John Barilaro told him informally that he wanted the plum US posting, an appointment which has since sparked a parliamentary inquiry. ABC News · Jun 28, 2022
NSW premier learned of John Barilaro’s interest in New York trade job in a ‘social setting’ Dominic Perrottet insists he had nothing to do with hiring process and ‘no recollection’ of being asked for approval The Guardian - AU · Jun 28, 2022
ABC News · Jun 28, 2022 Healthcare workers threaten more industrial action after turning down 3pc pay rise offer Nurses and midwives in NSW reject the state government's offer of a 3 per cent pay rise and will consider further industrial action.
AAP · Jun 28, 2022 Perrottet won't intervene to stop US job NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says he won't intervene to stop John Barilaro becoming the US trade commissioner but says an independent inquiry is appropriate.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 27, 2022 John Barilaro approached former NSW Labor leader Jodi McKay about trade role in India Exclusive: The NSW government has insisted the public service, not ministers, were responsible for the appointments
AAP · Jun 27, 2022 Deputy premier questioned Barilaro hiring NSW Deputy Premier Paul Toole has conceded he had questions when he was told John Barilaro had landed a cushy taxpayer-funded role in New York City.
The Conversation · Jun 26, 2022 Read the room, Premier. Performance pay for teachers will make the crisis worse Without fail, every time a politician is tasked with reforming education, the issue of performance-based pay for teachers is put on the table. It’s odd, really, that such a controversial idea can keep making the rounds with such enthusiasm from government leaders. But that’s exactly what New South Wales Premier…
AAP · Jun 25, 2022 Ex-public servant to probe Barilaro role The former head of the NSW Public Service Commission will conduct a probe into John Barilaro's appointment as the state's US trade commissioner.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 24, 2022 John Barilaro’s bite of the Big Apple: the plum New York posting that set off a firestorm Revealed: Public servants discussed getting premier’s approval for trade commissioner roles as recently as November
The Guardian - AU · Jun 24, 2022 NSW Liberal MP uses parliamentary privilege to accuse party members of corruption In claims referred to Icac, Ray Williams told parliament senior Liberal members were ‘paid significant funds’ by developer
AAP · Jun 23, 2022 Barilaro appointment facing dual probes Inquiries into the appointment of the former NSW deputy premier to a high-paying role he created will investigate how he got the gig.
ABC News · Jun 23, 2022 Changing rules for recruitment of new trade commissioners discussed days before John Barilaro quit politics In the days before John Barilaro announced his plans to leave politics, emails show bureaucrats discussing changing the rules for the recruitment of new trade commissioners, then deciding the plum US role would be handled "as an internal matter".
The Guardian - AU · Jun 23, 2022 Recruiter told to halt search for New York trade role a day before John Barilaro’s resignation Email from head of Investment NSW said New York position would now be handled as an ‘internal matter’