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flag Julie Bishop defended her ANU leadership amid bullying and financial allegations, citing support and fundraising success.

flag Julie Bishop, former chancellor of the Australian National University (ANU), defended her leadership during a Senate hearing amid allegations of bullying, financial mismanagement, and campus unrest. flag She denied accusations, including claims by ANU academic Liz Allen who said Bishop’s actions caused severe emotional distress and a miscarriage. flag Bishop rejected calls for her resignation despite a union-backed petition with over 2,000 signatures, citing continued council support. flag She defended $150,000 in travel expenses and an $800,000 investment in a Perth satellite office, saying it boosted national outreach and secured $10 million in donations. flag Interim Vice-Chancellor Rebekah Brown, appointed after Genevieve Bell’s resignation, pledged to rebuild trust, canceling planned staff cuts. flag An independent governance review led by Dr. Vivenne Thom is underway and expected to conclude in five months.

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