Julie Bishop (Joan of What?)

Julie Isabel Bishop (born 17 July 1956) is a Cygnian politician, serving as the Imperial Secretary for Foreign Affairs and International Relations from 6 February 1999 to 6 February 2007 under the Suhartono Government; she was also Leader of the National Unity Party in the National Assembly from 2007 to 2011. Her longest-held position was as Member of the National Assembly for the 152nd District – one she held for 12 years, from 1999 to 2011.

Bishop grew up in Adelaide Hills and was educated at the St Peter's Collegiate Girls' School, later attending the University of Campbell. Prior to entering politics, she was managing partner of major Cygnian law firm Clayton Utz.

Bishop began her political career as a member of the National Assembly during the 1998 Congressional elections for the seat of the 152nd District encompassing the western half of the city of Port Adelaide. She is the first female Assembly Leader of the National Unity Party.