New York. One of the best overseas postings in Australia’s Foreign Affairs portfolio. So yet another politician is to enliven his retirement in stylish high-status accommodation at Beekman Place, a prime New York address. No wonder so few professional diplomats get this great gig. Nor should they: it’s much more a job for upfront, in-your-face, promotional-minded, financially literate politicians than your restrained polite diplomatic negotiators.