Kay Elizabeth Hull AO (born 3 February 1954) is a former Australian politician who served as a National Party member of the House of Representatives from 1998 to 2010, representing the Division of Riverina in New South Wales.
Kay Hull | |
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 Kay Hull in 2009 | |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Riverina | |
| In office 3 October 1998 – 19 July 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Noel Hicks |
| Succeeded by | Michael McCormack |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kay Elizabeth George 3 February 1954 Guyra, New South Wales, Australia |
| Political party | The Nationals |
| Spouse | Graeme Hull |
| Children | 3 sons |
| Residence | Wagga Wagga, New South Wales |
Hull was born in Guyra, New South Wales, and was a small business owner and operator before entering politics.[1] She was a councillor of the City of Wagga Wagga from 1991 to 1998. A small caricature of her is displayed on a Regional Express Saab 340 aircraft.[2]
On 6 April 2010, Kay Hull announced that she wouldn't be contesting the next Federal election, after 12 years serving the Riverina electorate.[3]
In April 2010, Charles Sturt University named the Kay Hull Veterinary Teaching Hospital in its South Campus in honour of Kay Hull.[4]
In May 2010, Regional Express Airlines named the Kay Hull Conference Room at the Australian Airline Pilot Academy in honour of Kay Hull.[5]
In March 2011, she was awarded the Freedom of the City by Wagga Wagga city council for her "tenacity, resilience, courage and conviction in her representation of her constituents."[6] Hull was appointed a member of the Order of Australia in the 2015 Queen's Birthday Honours, and was promoted to Officer of the Order of Australia in the 2021 Queen's Birthday Honours.[7][8]
References
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- ^ "Find Your Local MP". Q&A. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 22 January 2010.
- ^ "Biography for HULL, Kay Elizabeth". Parliament of Australia. Retrieved 23 January 2010.
- ^ "Nationals MP Kay Hull won't contest seat of Riverina at Federal election". Herald Sun. 6 April 2010. Retrieved 6 April 2010.
- ^ Higgins, Ben (15 April 2010). "CSU names vet hospital in Kay Hull's honour". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved 15 April 2010.
- ^ "Rex pilot training school opens". The Daily Advertiser. 31 May 2010. Archived from the original on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 31 May 2010.
- ^ Kay Hull to be awarded Freedom of the City ABC News online. 21 March 2011. Retrieved 30 August 2011.
- ^ "Queen's Birthday 2021 Honours - the full list". Sydney Morning Herald. Nine Entertainment Co. 13 June 2021. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
- ^ "Mrs Kay Elizabeth Hull AM". It's An Honour. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
