Kay Hull
| The Honourable Kay Hull |
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| Kay Hull at the 2010 Reserve Forces Day service celebrations in Wagga Wagga | |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Riverina |
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| In office 3 October 1998 – 19 July 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Noel Hicks |
| Succeeded by | Michael McCormack |
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| Born | 3 February 1954 Guyra, New South Wales, Australia |
| Political party | National Party |
| Residence | Wagga Wagga, New South Wales |
| Website | http://www.kayhull.com.au |
Kay Elizabeth Hull (born 3 February 1954), Australian politician, was a National Party member of the Australian House of Representatives from October 1998 to July 2010, representing the Division of Riverina, New South Wales.
[edit] Personal life
She was born in Guyra, New South Wales, and was a small business owner and operator before entering politics.[1] She was a member of the Wagga Wagga City Council 1991-98. 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 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 City by Wagga Wagga city council for her "tenacity, resilience, courage and conviction in her representation of her constituents."[6]
[edit] References
- ^ "Find Your Local MP". Q&A. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. http://www.abc.net.au/tv/qanda/mp-profiles/rive.htm. Retrieved 22 January 2010.
- ^ "Biography for HULL, Kay Elizabeth". Parliament of Australia. http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22handbook%2Fallmps%2F83O%22. Retrieved 23 January 2010.
- ^ "Nationals MP Kay Hull won't contest seat of Riverina at Federal election". Herald Sun. 6 April 2010. http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/breaking-news/nationals-mp-kay-hull-wont-contest-seat-of-riverina-at-federal-election/story-e6frf7jx-1225850635533. Retrieved 6 April 2010.
- ^ Higgins, Ben (15 April 2010). "CSU names vet hospital in Kay Hull's honour". The Daily Advertiser. http://www.dailyadvertiser.com.au/news/local/news/general/csu-names-vet-hospital-in-kay-hulls-honour/1803709.aspx. Retrieved 15 April 2010.
- ^ "Rex pilot training school opens". The Daily Advertiser. 31 May 2010. http://www.dailyadvertiser.com.au/multimedia/13287/65771/rex-pilot-training-school-opens.aspx?Start=0&page=1. Retrieved 31 May 2010.
- ^ Kay Hull to be awarded Freedom of the City ABC News online. 21 March 2011. Retrieved 30 August 2011.
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| Preceded by Noel Hicks |
Member for Riverina 1998–2010 |
Succeeded by Michael McCormack |
