UK Agent-General says suggestions of 'jobs for the boys' is offensive

abc.net.au/news/stephen-cartwright-gives-evidence-to-upper-house-inquiry/101604872New South Wales's UK Agent-General has told an inquiry his appointment wasn't a case of "jobs for the boys" despite former deputy premier John Barilaro referring him for the position after a coffee meeting.

Stephen Cartwright is one of the state's highest-paying public servants and today gave evidence at the Upper House inquiry into the selection of NSW's Senior Trade and Investment Commissioners , who have postings in various regions including India, China and the Middle East. Today the inquiry heard that on February 17, 2021 during a coffee meeting over an unrelated matter, Mr Barilaro asked Mr Cartwright if he might be interested in the Agent-General role and enquired about his pay package at his previous job.

"[Mr Barilaro] said he would immediately let the external recruiter know of my interest," Mr Cartwright said.John Barilaro appeared before the inquiry in August. "Given my background, I don't think there's any way that my appointment can be categorised as jobs for mates because I don't have any politicians that are mates, I've never been part of any political party.Mr Cartwright, who also met with the NSW Treasury Secretary Michael Pratt before being considered by the job panel, said he struggled to understand any perception of special treatment.

Mr Cartwright said at one point after living in a hotel for three months, he sent a message to then-trade minister Stuart Ayres asking for his help in getting rent support.

How much is he on WOW

not 'incorrect', though. Just 'offensive'.

Nepotism. No argument It exists and is rife in all industries, especially governments and finance sectors

I find this term to be offencive and genderly discriminatory.

Be as offended as you like pal! The truth will out and the taxpayers of NSW are the ones who should be offended!

Wow, another Tooth Fairy 🧚‍♀️

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