"If I knew what I know now I wish I had never applied," said John Barilaro, the former deputy premier of NSW at an inquiry into his appointment to a New York trade job. Asked whether he believes he was afforded the same appointment process as other candidates, he said he couldn't comment, but added: "If I knew what I knew now I wouldn’t have walked into a shitshow. And I will use those terms because the trauma I have experienced in the past few weeks is significant." Earlier, Barilaro told the inquiry none of his former colleagues had raised concerns about him applying for the role. He resigned from his position as senior trade and investment commissioner to the Americas in June. #nsw #nswpol #icac #newyork #barilaro