Kathy Sullivan (Australian politician)
Kathryn Jean Martin Sullivan AM (born 8 March 1942) is an Australian former politician. A member of the Liberal Party, she was a Senator for Queensland from 1974 to 1984 and a member of the House of Representatives from 1984 to 2001, holding the seat of Moncrieff. She broke Dorothy Tangney's record for the longest period of service in federal parliament by a woman, which was later surpassed by Bronwyn Bishop. She was the first woman to have served in both houses of parliament.
The Honourable Kate Sullivan AM | |
|---|---|
| Senator for Queensland | |
| In office 18 May 1974 – 5 November 1984 | |
| Succeeded by | Warwick Parer |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Moncrieff | |
| In office 1 December 1984 – 8 October 2001 | |
| Preceded by | New seat |
| Succeeded by | Steven Ciobo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kathryn Jean Martin 8 March 1942 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouses | Donald Maher
(m. 1965; div. 1969)Jim Gray
(m. 1975; div. 1978)Bob Sullivan
(m. 1983; died 2008) |
| Alma mater | University of Queensland |
| Occupation | Teacher |
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