The Hon Julie Bishop

Chancellor, Australian National University
38th Foreign Minister of Australia

The Hon Julie Bishop is Chancellor of the .

On 26 May 2024, Julie was appointed Special Envoy on Myanmar by the United Nations Secretary General.

Julie served as Australia鈥檚 Minister for Foreign Affairs from 2013 until 2018. She was the first female to hold the role as well as the first female Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party, serving for 11 years. 

In a political career spanning over 20 years, she also served as Minister for Education, Science and Training, Minister for Women鈥檚 Issues and Minister for Ageing. 

Prior to entering politics, Julie was Managing Partner of the National law firm Clayton Utz in Perth.  

Julie is Chair of the Board of , Trustee of  and Member of the International Advisory Board of . 

She has also established a boutique consultancy, offering strategic advisory services.

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The Hon Julie Bishop

Contact

Office contacts

  • Kirsten Barker
  • + 61 418 418 606
  • Executive Officer to the Chancellor
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  • Lisa Macrides
  • +61 427 448 463
  • Senior Advisor to the Chancellor
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