Hayne moves across oceans and deserts for her final Curtin call

Julie HareEducation editor

Updated Jul 25, 2021 – 2.56pm, first published at 2.24pm

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Harlene Hayne was that rare beast whose entire career was spent in a single institution, rising from junior lecturer to vice-chancellor over a 30-year period.

And after a decade in the top job, her intention was to retire to a beach somewhere pretty, chill out and kick back.

Julie Hare is the Education editor. She has more than 20 years’ experience as a writer, journalist and editor. Connect with Julie on Twitter. Email Julie at julie.hare@afr.com