Applicant told trade job a 'present for someone'

An executive who missed out on the position of New South Wales trade commissioner based in New York says she was told the job "would be a present for someone" when her employment offer was withdraw. Former Deputy Premier John Barilaro was later appointed to the New York position but withdrew following political fallout. Jenny West has told a parliamentary inquiry she was offered the role in August 2021, but was later told by investment New South Wales CEO Amy Brown that offer has been withdrawn.