The jobs scandal engulfing the New South Wales state government that saw deputy premier Stuart Ayres resign from cabinet this week is not going anywhere fast. The crisis began when former Nationals MP John Barilaro was appointed to a $500,000 a year New York trade role nearly seven weeks ago and continues today, amid further revelations this week about how involved Ayres was in the controversial appointment. The belated dumping of Ayres, after he insisted for weeks that he played no role in the recruitment process, is just the start of problems the besieged coalition faces. Premier Dominic Perrottet’s standing and authority has been weakened, and with further damaging revelations being made daily in the parliamentary enquiry into Barilaro’s appointment, questions are being asked about the future of his leadership. NSW state political reporter Lucy Cormack joins host Nathanael Cooper on today's Please Explain to bring us up to speed on the evolving scandal. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.