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Quotes on Julie Bishop retirement

Members of parliament across the political divide have paid tribute to former foreign minister Julie Bishop, who is retiring after two decades in politics.

QUOTES ON JULIE BISHOP RETIREMENT:

"Her successor will have big shoes to fill and we all know that Julie has the best shoes in the parliament and they will indeed take some filling." - Prime Minister Scott Morrison

"I hope that whatever she chooses to do in the future that she contemplates some form of public service." - Opposition Leader Bill Shorten

"You have been our finest foreign minister - eloquent, elegant and always courageous advancing our national interest in these challenging times." - former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull

"She worked to strengthen our voice on the world stage and advance the cause of our party here at home." - Liberal Party statement

"You have been an outstanding leader in our party, an incredible trailblazer and a beautiful friend." - retiring Liberal minister Kelly O'Dwyer

"It's taken Julie Bishop a while to find a replacement that's not Christian Porter or Mathias Cormann." - WA Greens senator Jordon Steele-John

"I personally acknowledge Ms Bishop's service to the nation." Labor frontbencher Penny Wong


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