Diplomats' allowances on the chopping block as Julie Bishop orders review

By Adam Gartrell, National Political Correspondent
Updated December 4 2016 - 6:13pm, first published 5:43pm
Julie Bishop has ordered a review of diplomats' allowances. Photo: Andrew Meares
Julie Bishop has ordered a review of diplomats' allowances. Photo: Andrew Meares
Ms Bishop was said to be furious about the spending by DFAT of more than $200,000 sending 22 officials to Paris for a conference on how to save money.  Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Ms Bishop was said to be furious about the spending by DFAT of more than $200,000 sending 22 officials to Paris for a conference on how to save money. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen