Law and politics
Julie Bishop
Former Australian foreign minister.
Background and first steps
Bishop practised law before entering federal Parliament as the member for Curtin in Western Australia in 1998. Her parliamentary biography lists later leadership and ministerial appointments.
Career and appointments
She served as Minister for Foreign Affairs from September 2013 to August 2018. Earlier ministerial portfolios included education and science.
Public record
This profile documents her elected and ministerial offices. The Parliament of Australia provides the dates of service rather than a subjective assessment of diplomatic results.