The future of former minister Stuart Ayres is in the spotlight amid the conclusion of a report into the New York Trade Commissioner appointment.

Mr Ayres resigned to allow a full investigation into his role in the John Barilaro saga.

The review has concluded and is expected to be made public.

Liberals are divided on whether Mr Ayres should be reinstated to Cabinet but the Premier won’t speculate.

“If he’s cleared, he’s cleared,” Ben Fordham said.

“If he’s cleared on any wrongdoing how do you justify leaving him on the sideline?”

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