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Calls Grow for ANU Chancellor to Step Aside After Bullying Claims Heard in Senate Inquiry

Senator David Pocock has urged Bishop to relinquish her duties pending the outcome of TEQSA’s governance review, a formal grievance process.

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ANU senior lecturer Liz Allen at a senate hearing on August 12, chancellor Julie Bishop. Picture supplied and by Sitthixay Ditthavong

Overview

  • Dr Liz Allen detailed to senators how alleged bullying by Chancellor Julie Bishop drove her to near-suicide and caused a miscarriage after a February meeting over leak accusations.
  • ANU chief operating officer Jonathan Churchill said preliminary reviews found some statements “do not appear to be correct” and noted the ongoing grievance procedure restricts detailed public comment.
  • Independent Senator David Pocock called for Bishop to stand aside pending the results of both the TEQSA oversight and the university’s formal grievance process.
  • ANU Council member Francis Markham resigned overnight, citing loss of confidence in the council’s governance practices that were debated at the inquiry.
  • The university remains under scrutiny over staff surveillance allegations, a $250 million cost-savings restructure and an ongoing Senate inquiry into higher education governance.