‘Unappealing’: More senior political figures landing ‘cushy’ UN jobs

Sky News host Rowan Dean says he finds it “unappealing” to see senior Australian political figures landing “cushy” United Nations jobs. Former Australian foreign minister Julie Bishop has been named UN envoy for Myanmar. Myanmar has been facing renewed violence since the army ousted Aung San Suu Kyi’s government in 2021. The UN hailed Ms Bishop for her "extensive policy, legal and senior management experience". She takes over from Singaporean diplomat Noeleen Heyzer.