Kay Hull | |
|---|---|
 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 |
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.
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]
