It started with a job: $500,000 to be a trade envoy in New York.

Now, an entire state government has become embroiled in a scandal over job appointments and how they get made.

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.

Today, senior reporter for The Saturday Paper Rick Morton, on the job offer that threatens to engulf the entire NSW government.




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Guest: Senior reporter for The Saturday Paper, Rick Morton.

It started with a job: $500,000 to be a trade envoy in New York.Now, an entire state government has become embroiled in a scandal over job appointments and how they get made.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.Today, senior reporter for The Saturday Paper Rick Morton, on the job offer that threatens to engulf the entire NSW government. Socials: 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>.Guest: Senior reporter for The Saturday Paper, Rick Morton.

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