Discussions are underway about potential candidates to replace Australian National University chancellor Julie Bishop, 18 months before her term is due to expire.
Among the names in the mix is Professor Glyn Davis, who finished up as head of prime minister and cabinet in mid-July.
An earlier version of this story stated that Education Minister Jason Clare had been sounding out potential candidates for ANU chancellor, and that it was not unusual for the Minister to do so this far out from the current chancellor’s term expiring. The Minister’s office denies this is the case.