How the John Barilaro ‘sh**show’ engulfed a government

<p>It started with a job: $500,000 to be a trade envoy in New York.</p><p>Now, an entire state government has become embroiled in a scandal over job appointments and how they get made.</p><p>As Australia prepares to implement a federal anti-corruption body, in New South Wales – the state that first put in place an independent anti-corruption commission – we're learning a lot about why we need more transparency in politics.</p><p>Today, senior reporter for <em>The Saturday Paper</em> Rick Morton, on the job offer that threatens to engulf the entire NSW government.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Socials: </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a>.</p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Senior reporter for <em>The Saturday Paper</em>, Rick Morton.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>