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Julie Isabel Bishop (born 17 July 1956) is an Australian former politician who served as Minister for Foreign Affairs from 2013 to 2018 and deputy leader of the Liberal Party from 2007 to 2018.
Apr 5, 2024 · Former Australian foreign minister Julie Bishop will replace Noeleen Heyzer, who left the post in June 2023. The UN secretary-general said Ms Bishop brings extensive experience to the role as Myanmar faces the worst violence since the military takeover in 2021.
Learn about Julie Bishop's biography, achievements and roles as the first female Foreign Minister of Australia. She led the development of the 2017 Foreign Policy White Paper, expanded Australia's diplomatic presence, and played a lead role in the MH17 response.
Julie Bishop is the Chancellor of the Australian National University and the 38th Foreign Minister of Australia. She will also serve as the UN Special Envoy on Myanmar from May 2024.
The former foreign minister announces her retirement from politics in a smooth and self-assured address, while sending subtle signals to her colleagues and rivals. She wears white, praises women contenders and hints at a comeback in Curtin.
Aug 26, 2018 · Julie Bishop resigned from cabinet after losing the Liberal leadership ballot to Peter Dutton. She was praised by politicians and diplomats for her work as Australia's first female foreign minister and a global leader.
Apr 6, 2024 · UN Secretary General António Guterres on Friday appointed former Australian foreign minister Julie Bishop as his special envoy on Myanmar, reported German Press Agency (dpa).
