Kathy Sullivan (Australian politician)
Australian politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Kathy Sullivan (Australian politician)?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
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.[1] 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.[2] She was the first woman to have served in both houses of parliament.[3]
Quick Facts The HonourableKate SullivanAM, Senator for Queensland ...
Kate Sullivan | |
---|---|
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 (1942-03-08) 8 March 1942 (age 82) 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 |
Close