Julie Bishop resigns as Australian National University chancellor

Former foreign minister steps down early as finance minister Katy Gallagher says embattled institution must continue ‘rebuilding trust and confidence’

The former foreign minister, Julie Bishop, has tendered her resignation from the position of chancellor at Australian National University (ANU).

The finance minister, Katy Gallagher, said in a statement on Friday morning that the embattled institution would need to continue “rebuilding trust and confidence”.