Julie Bishop talks bullying in tell-all interview with Andrew Denton

In her first sit-down interview since leaving politics, Julie Bishop is set to reveal her battles with sexism and how she coped with losing the Liberal leadership to Scott Morrison.

Julie Bishop is set to reveal how she felt about losing the Liberal leadership to Scott Morrison as well as her experiences of bullying in a tell-all interview.

In her first long-form interview since the end of her political career, Ms Bishop will sit down with Andrew Denton for a one-on-one chat on his Interview program.

Topics covered will include how she dealt with sexism and permanent jet lag during her time in politics.

Ms Bishop will also open up about the MH17 tragedy and her role in the aftermath of the aviation disaster.

Julie Bishop will reveal her thoughts on losing the Liberal leadership to Scott Morrison.

The stylish former deputy PM, who was recently named the next Chancellor of the Australian National University, will also discuss how she uses her fashion choices to make subtle and unsubtle political statements.

The program will air on Seven on Tuesday, August 13, at 8.30pm.

Julie Bishop donates her famous red heels to the Museum of Australian Democracy in Canberra. Ms Bishop wore the heels — which were seen as a bold statement and symbol of empowerment — while announcing her resignation as Foreign Minister. Picture: Kym Smith

Ms Bishop will be the first woman to hold the role at the prestigious Canberra university when current chancellor Gareth Evans steps down in December.

Ms Bishop will begin her three-year term in the role on January 1.

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Julie Bishop is the first woman to take on the role of Chancellor at the Australian National University. Picture: Gary Ramage

ANU Pro-Chancellor Naomi Flutter announced the appointment last week, saying Ms Bishop’s credentials were “exceptional”.

“In Julie, I know we will have a compelling and effective advocate for our University including with the Australian Government,” she said.

Former foreign minister Gareth Evans is stepping down from the role.

“As Australia’s Foreign Minister, she always represented our national interests strongly, navigating often sensitive foreign policy issues.”

Ms Flutter thanked Mr Evans for his service to ANU since 2010, saying he had brought “incredible energy and intellect” to the role.

Ms Bishop served as foreign affairs minister from 2013 to 2018, while Mr Evans served as Australia’s foreign minister from 1988 to 1996 in the Hawke and Keating governments.

She stepped down from the role last August following the leadership spill to topple Malcolm Turnbull and quit politics in February ahead of the federal election.

She has also recently taken a role on the board of international development company Palladium.

Originally published as Julie Bishop talks bullying in tell-all interview with Andrew Denton