The first holder of the chair, Martha Fineman, took office in 1999.
Under Australian companies law, if a bidder gains 90% acceptance it may force remaining holders to take the bid.
That is supposed to be the chance the holder takes.
Had he really caused such turmoil that the nation's two most powerful holders of office should take such personal interest in the proceedings?
The holders were responsible for the security of the border between the two nations, and often took part in military action.
According to one senior debt specialist, holders of Greek bonds will have already taken write-downs on their positions.
Main Street is closed off and stall holders take the place of cars.
The holders of the old Republic common stock took home a total of $389 million.
It will also be expected that the holder of the post will provide research leadership, and take a particular interest in the School's graduate programme.
Still, holders of unsecured junk bonds would take the largest hit.