Former NSW Minister Cleared of Allegations He Breached Ministerial Code of Conduct

Former NSW Minister Cleared of Allegations He Breached Ministerial Code of Conduct
Stuart Ayres, former NSW Minister for Investment and Trade, speaks during the Welcome to Country ahead of Australian Fashion Week 2022 at Carriageworks in Sydney, Australia on May 9, 2022. Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images
Rebecca Zhu
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Stuart Ayres, formerly the trade minister of New South Wales (NSW), was cleared of concerns that he breached the ministerial code of conduct.

An independent review by barrister Bruce McClintock was conducted after concerns were raised that Ayres had overstepped his role in the appointment of former NSW Deputy Premier to a high-paying U.S. trade role.