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Former foreign minister Julie Bishop has been appointed United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' special envoy on Myanmar.
Ms Bishop, who is now Australian National University chancellor, will take up the post, which has been left vacant since the departure of Singaporean diplomat Noeleen Heyzer last June.
The UN said in a statement Ms Bishop had 'extensive policy, legal and senior management experience'.
'Throughout her career, Ms. Bishop has strengthened engagement with regional partners and led international negotiation efforts, including the first ever United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea conciliation,' it added.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong welcomed the news on Saturday morning.
'Ms Bishop brings a wealth of experience to the role and her
