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.
Paul Webster, the current trade and investment commissioner to the UK and Europe, gave evidence from London.
He was originally deemed the preferred candidate for the agent-general role in 2020, but the job ended up going to Stephen Cartwright, who was a late entry to the process.
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