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Morrison government launches review of foreign aid priorities

Tom McIlroy
Tom McIlroyCanberra Bureau Chief

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Australia's $4 billion foreign aid budget is set for an overhaul, as the Morrison government begins a review of its international development policy priorities.

Foreign Minister Marise Payne will on Tuesday name former ASIO boss Dennis Richardson to lead an expert review, promising to deliver an international development policy focused on a "secure, stable, prosperous and resilient" Indo-Pacific region.

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Tom McIlroy is the Financial Review’s Canberra bureau chief based in the press gallery at Parliament House. He was previously the AFR’s political correspondent. Connect with Tom on Twitter. Email Tom at thomas.mcilroy@afr.com

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