My best congratulations to Senator Marise Payne being appointed by Prime Minister Scott Morrison to serve as Minister for Foreign Affairs since 28 August 2018. Marise has been a Senator for New South Wales since 1997 and has demonstrated a commitment to Greater Western Sydney. Senator Payne, when the Coalition returned to power in 2013, was made Minister for Human Services in the Abbott Government. Payne was appointed Minister for Defence when Malcolm Turnbull became prime minister, becoming the first woman to hold the position. Well done Marise!