De-Anne Kelly | |
|---|---|
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| Minister for Veterans' Affairs | |
| In office 26 October 2004 – 27 January 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Danna Vale |
| Succeeded by | Bruce Billson |
| Member of theAustralian Parliament forDawson | |
| In office 2 March 1996 – 24 November 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Ray Braithwaite |
| Succeeded by | James Bidgood |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1954-03-21)21 March 1954 (age 71) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | National Party of Australia |
| Spouse | Roger Kelly |
| Alma mater | University of Queensland |
| Occupation | Farmer |
De-Anne Margaret Kelly (néePark; born 21 March 1954) is an Australian former politician.[1]
Kelly was aNational Party member of theAustralian House of Representatives from March 1996 until November 2007, representing theDivision of Dawson,Queensland.
She was the first female member of the National Party to win a seat in the House of Representatives.[2]
Kelly was born inRockhampton, Queensland to parents Ian Park and Margaret Park (née Bauman).[3] Kelly's uncle was Kerrod Park, who was known for his involvement withlocal government in Queensland, having served as thechairman ofDuaringa Shire Council from 1973 to 1994.[4][5]
Kelly grew up on a cattle property where she obtained her primary education from her mother who taught her at the kitchen table.[6] She then attended high school in Rockhampton and after winning a scholarship to study electrical engineering, Kelly attended theUniversity of Queensland.[6]
After graduating, Kelly worked as an engineer before she bought a small manufacturing business with her husband.[6][7] Seven years later, she and her husband purchased a cattle property nearDingo where they lived in a shed with their infant son.[6][7]
In 2004, she and her husband owned and operated a sugar cane farm atMirani, near Mackay.[6][7]
In herfirst parliamentary speech, Kelly paid tribute to her late father Ian Park who she commended for having a "girls can do anything" attitude.[8] She also said she owed her character and convictions to her father.[8] In her speech, Kelly also said she drew inspiration from LadyFlorence Bjelke-Petersen who had taught her some "valuable lessons".[8]
Kelly was Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport and Regional Services and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Trade between October 2003 and October 2004, at which time she was appointedMinister for Veterans' Affairs. She gained the additional position of Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence in November 2004, but was demoted to Parliamentary Secretary (Trade) in January 2006.[7][9] Kelly served in this position until September 2006, when she was reappointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport and Regional Services.[7]
At the2007 general election, Kelly was unseated byLabor candidate andCity of Mackay councillorJames Bidgood. Kelly went into the election sitting on a majority of over 10 percent. However, as part of the Labor wave that swept through Queensland in that election, Bidgood defeated her on a swing of more than 13 per cent.[10] Kelly's defeat came as a surprise to most commentators; due to her large majority, there was no hint she was in any danger.[11]
Margaret Bauman married Ian Park and raised two daughters, De-Anne and Maree... Ian passed away in 1988...
Brother to Ian Park (Dec)... Uncle to De-Anne...
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by | Minister for Veterans' Affairs 2004–2006 | Succeeded by |
| Parliament of Australia | ||
| Preceded by | Member forDawson 1996–2007 | Succeeded by |
