Afternoon Update: Julie Bishop resigns from ANU; IS-linked women face court; and Attenborough's most spectacular moments
Former foreign minister Julie Bishop resigns as Australian National University chancellor
www.theguardian.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent public reporting:
- Julie Bishop resigned as Chancellor of the Australian National University (ANU) in May 2026, effective immediately, seven months ahead of the end of her term. This followed months of governance scrutiny and controversy at ANU, including leadership changes and cost-cutting measures.[2][3][5]
- The university announced that pro-chancellor Larry Marshall would serve as interim chancellor until a new appointment is made, as governance questions and regulatory reviews continued to unfold.[3][5]
- In public statements, Bishop cited concerns about governance and interference, while continuing to emphasize her respect for ANU as a national asset.[5][2]
If you’d like, I can pull in more specific quotes, timeline details, or provide a brief portrait of how ANU governance changed in 2025–2026. Would you prefer a concise timeline or a side-by-side summary of key figures and events?
Citations:
- Julie Bishop resignation and immediate effect, governance scrutiny:[2][3][5]