Australian National University chancellor Julie Bishop has categorically denied allegations of bullying and being "hostile and arrogant" to staff.

ANU demographer Dr Liz Allen levelled the allegations at Ms Bishop while giving evidence to a Senate committee investigating higher education governance last month .

In a 25-page formal response to the committee, Ms Bishop rejected absolutely the allegations that she had "godlike powers, unchecked" and that a "culture of fear and intimidation" was fostered under her chairmanship of council meetings.

"I wish to state on the record that I categorically deny the allegations levelled against me during the hearing on 12 August 2025," Ms Bishop said in the letter.

"I reject absolutely ... that 'dissent' is 'discouraged', that council is 'dysfunc

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