Four current and former members of the Australian National University council have given evidence to a Senate inquiry about an atmosphere of threats and intimidation, including allegations chancellor Julie Bishop blocked a door during a heated meeting.

In an emotional session, former council member Liz Allen said she had considered suicide after being accused by Bishop and vice chancellor Genevieve Bell of “improper and illegal activity”, including leaking information to the media, and making personal gain from those leaks.

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