Julie Bishop
Awards & Honours
3
Awards Won
3
Honours
2
Records
Julie Bishop's career is marked by a series of firsts and historic achievements. She was the first woman to serve as deputy leader of the Liberal Party and the first woman to hold the portfolio of Minister for Foreign Affairs. Her diplomatic work, particularly in the Asia-Pacific, earned her international respect. In 2014, she was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia, one of the nation's highest honours. She has also received honorary doctorates from two universities, recognizing her contributions to law and public life.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Companion of the Order of Australia
For service to the Australian Parliament and to international relations.
Honorary Doctorate
Recognizing her contributions to law and politics.
Honorary Doctorate
Recognizing her contributions to law and public service.
Records & Feats
First woman to serve as Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party
Bishop was elected deputy leader of the Liberal Party in 2007, becoming the first woman to hold that position in the party's history.
First woman to serve as Minister for Foreign Affairs
Bishop was appointed Australia's Minister for Foreign Affairs in 2013, becoming the first woman to hold the portfolio.