Liz Allen alleged she was ‘bullied into near suicide’ at the institution

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A prominent academic has alleged she was “bullied into near suicide” at the Australian National University and has labelled the chancellor, Julie Bishop, as “hostile and arrogant” in tearful evidence to a Senate inquiry.

Liz Allen, a demographer and senior lecturer at the Canberra institution, gave evidence to an inquiry considering governance in higher education in Australia, on Tuesday. Her claims have also been referred to the higher education regulator.

Source: Guardian - World News