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The Vice-Chancellor's salary is what was offered to her by the Council and reflects guidance we sought from the Remuneration Tribunal. It was informed by the salaries of university vice-chancellors and leaders of government corporate entities and is appropriate for the unique requirements of ANU as the national university.

The Council has not asked the Vice-Chancellor to reduce her salary. Professor Bell is making a personal sacrifice and leading by example as we implement the changes necessary to return ANU to financial sustainability by 2026.

In considering the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s financial position, the Council resolved that the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s recurring cost base must reduce by $250 million by 1 January 2026. The Vice-Chancellor and her executive team will find $150 million of these savings from non-salary expenditure, and reduce salary expenditure by $100 million. 

The Vice-Chancellor is the right person to position the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø to continue delivering distinctive and excellent education and research in alignment with our national mission. 

Julie Bishop                                           Alison Kitchen

Chancellor                                             Pro-Chancellor