Former Deputy New South Wales Premier John Barilaro has been charged
with criminal offences over a late-night altercation with a
media crew last month in the Sydney suburb of Manly.
The clash
The incident occurred when a Channel Seven cameraman approached
Mr Barilaro to ask about the controversy surrounding his
appointment to a lucrative New York trade post.
Mr Barilaro had resigned from the position by that time, but his
appointment remained the subject of an independent inquiry which
determined earlier this month that the recruitment process was
'flawed'.
When approached, Barilaro initially dismissed the reporter's
questions, saying: 'It's a night out mate, it's all
good', before the incident turned violent.
