Murdoch University - Chancellor

Murdoch's new Chancellor appointed

The Murdoch University Senate has unanimously elected its new Chancellor to take over from Emertius Professor Geoffrey Bolton. The appointee is Mr. Terry Budge, a member of the University Senate since 2004.

Mr. Budge has had a disitnguished career in the finance sector and brings with him a strong business background. He will assume duties in November.
Professor Bolton paid tribute to Mr. Budge's business background and experience which he believed would prove invaluable to the university in the long run.

"As a member of Senate he has shown a lively sympathy with Murdoch's values", Professor Bolton said.