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Marise Payne is an Australian Liberal politician and former senator for New South Wales. She served as minister for foreign affairs from August 2018 to May 2022 and concurrently served as minister for women from May 2019 to May 2022. Before those portfolios, she held cabinet responsibilities including defence and human services, giving her a political career spanning national security, international affairs, and domestic policy.

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When was Marise Payne Australia’s foreign minister?

Marise Payne served as Australia’s minister for foreign affairs from August 2018 to May 2022. She held the women’s portfolio concurrently from May 2019 to May 2022.

Which Australian state did Marise Payne represent in the Senate?

Marise Payne represented New South Wales as a Liberal senator. Her political career included several cabinet roles before she became foreign minister.

What other ministerial role did Marise Payne hold with foreign affairs?

Payne was also minister for women from May 2019 to May 2022. The two portfolios overlapped during her final three years as foreign minister.

What political party is Marise Payne associated with?

Marise Payne is an Australian Liberal politician. She served in federal politics as a senator for New South Wales before leaving the foreign-affairs portfolio in 2022.