| Kathy Sullivan | |
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| Senator for Queensland | |
| In office 18 May 1974 – 5 November 1984 |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Moncrieff |
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| In office 1 December 1984 – 8 October 2001 |
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| Preceded by | New seat |
| Succeeded by | Steven Ciobo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 March 1942 Brisbane, Queensland |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Occupation | Teacher |
Kathy Sullivan (born 8 March 1942), Australian politician, was a Liberal member of the Australian Senate from 1974 to 1984, representing Queensland, and a member of the House of Representatives for the Division of Moncrieff, Queensland, from 1984 to 2001.[1] She served longer in the Australian Parliament than any other woman, oustripping the record previously held by Dorothy Tangney. She was the first woman member of the parliament to have served in both houses.
Sullivan was born Kathryn Jean Martin in Brisbane, Queensland, and was educated at the University of Queensland, where she graduated in arts. She was a teacher, administrative officer and part-time lecturer before entering politics.
Sullivan was a member of the Opposition Shadow Ministry (1983–84) and (1993–94). She was Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Foreign Affairs (1997–2000).
She has been a vocal advocate for an increase in the number of women in parliament.[2]
| Parliament of Australia | ||
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| New division | Member for Moncrieff 1984–2001 |
Succeeded by Steven Ciobo |