Australia’s Ex-Foreign Minister Julie Bishop Retires

Australia’s Ex-Foreign Minister Julie Bishop Retires
Former Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop resigns from Australian Parliament on Feb. 21, 2019. Reuters
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The first woman to serve as Australia’s foreign minister is retiring from parliament after two decades in politics.

Julie Bishop says it was an “immense honour” to serve as Australia’s first woman foreign minister, as she announced her retirement from federal parliament at the next election.

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