YEARENDER FOREIGN AFFAIRS

It has been a tumultuous year in foreign affairs for Australia, as one of Australia's longest-serving foreign ministers resigned from the portfolio after Scott Morrison became the new prime minister. In her last months in the portfolio, Julie Bishop presided over a cut to foreign aid, with the Federal Budget indicating it was on target to reach its lowest level ever.

Australia's Foreign Minister Julie Bishop (L) and Defence Minister Marise Payne (R)March 16, 2018. (AAP Image/AFP Pool/William West) NO ARCHIVING Source: AFP