Barilaro to make decision on political future next month but rules out Senate bid Normal text size Advertisement NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro will make a decision on the future of his political career next month but has ruled out running for the Senate at the next federal election. Mr Barilaro has repeatedly said he would reveal his plans for his future in the first quarter of this year, after indicating he was considering quitting state politics. NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro has ruled out running for the Senate at the next federal election. Credit:Rhett Wyman Nine News reported on Wednesday that party figures in the Nationals were looking at whether the NSW leader had the numbers to run for a Senate spot at the next federal election.