Kay Elson

Kay Elson
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Forde
In office
2 March 1996 – 17 October 2007
Preceded by Mary Crawford
Succeeded by Brett Raguse
Personal details
Born 25 January 1947 (1947-01-25) (age 65)
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Nationality Australian
Political party Liberal Party of Australia
Occupation Financial consultant

Kay Selma Elson (born 25 January 1947), Australian politician, was a Liberal Member of the Australian House of Representatives from March 1996 until her resignation in November 2007. Kay represented the Division of Forde, Queensland.[1] She was born in Brisbane, Queensland, and was a special events co-ordinator for a handicapped association,[2] a shop proprietor and a financial consultant before entering politics.[1] Kay has eight children and 16 grandchildren.

In June 2006, Kay Elson announced that she would not be seeking a fifth term and the seat of Forde was lost to the Labor Party.

References

  1. ^ a b Elson, Kay Selma (1947 - ), The Australian Women's Register, 22 April 2009.
  2. ^ Retiring MPs, Australia Votes 2007, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 2007.
Parliament of Australia
Preceded by
Mary Crawford
Member for Forde
1996–2007
Succeeded by
Brett Raguse