Newly released papers reveal the level of control the Government put in place around the coverage of the TPP deal last month

Documents obtained under the Official Information Act show media comment on the deal was restricted to Trade Minister Tim Groser and the Prime Minister.

Enquiries made to diplomatic posts overseas were to be redirected to the Minister Groser.

Officials also monitored Twitter for social media comments on the TPP, with diplomatic staff asked to refrain from making substantive comment about the agreement online, or engaging in the conversation.