A controversial year in foreign affairs

Australia's Foreign Minister Julie Bishop (L) and Defence Minister Marise Payne (R) Source: AFP

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.

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