Bob Carr denies cabinet post rumour

Former NSW premier Bob Carr has denied having been offered a cabinet post by Prime Minister Julia Gillard.

Reports on Wednesday suggested Ms Gillard offered Mr Carr the opportunity to fill the NSW senate vacancy caused by the retirement of Senator Mark Arbib and the foreign ministry post vacated by Kevin Rudd.

Mr Carr said “party officials” had talked to him on Monday about the possibility of filling the senate vacancy and being able to be considered for the foreign ministry post.

“Prime Minister Gillard had definitely not made any offer about the foreign affairs ministry nor had any one on her behalf,” he said in a statement.

It is understood Ms Gillard also spoke to Mr Carr on Monday about the Senate vacancy.

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