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'End of an era': Bishop announces her resignation from Parliament

Australia's first female foreign affairs minister Julie Bishop will not recontest her seat in the upcoming federal election, saying "it is time for a new member to take her place".

Former Foreign Minister Julie Bishop
Source: AAP Image/Sam Mooy

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By Peyman Jamali, Maani Truu



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