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ding dong, the... https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9242275/julie-bishop-resigns-as-anu-chancellor-months-before-term-ends/ Julie Bishop has resigned as chancellor of the Australian National University, months before her term was due to expire in December. ACT Labor senator Katy Gallagher on Friday said she noted the resignation of Ms Bishop, after the Australian Financial Review reported the news. "The challenges facing ANU did not arise overnight, and rebuilding trust and confidence across the university community will take time and careful work," Senator Gallagher said. "I have consistently said the university leadership and Council need to work openly and constructively with staff, students and the broader community to rebuild confidence and agree on a path forward. "That remains the task ahead for the university." Independent senator David Pocock welcomed Ms Bishop's resignation. "In stepping aside, the chancellor is acting in the best interests of the ANU," he said in a statement. Ms Bishop, a former Liberal foreign minister, was first appointed to the role in August 2019, before beginning her second term in 2023. Her resignation follows a tumultuous period within the top Australian university after it revealed it was in serious financial trouble in 2024. More to come. 🎉 🥳 👯‍♀️ 🎉 🥳 👯‍♀️ 🎉 🥳 👯‍♀️ #auspol #anu