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Dr Kay Patterson | |
|---|---|
 Patterson in 1997 | |
| Minister for Family and Community Services | |
| In office 7 October 2003 – 27 January 2006 | |
| Prime Minister | John Howard |
| Preceded by | Amanda Vanstone |
| Succeeded by | Mal Brough |
| Minister for Health & Ageing | |
| In office 26 November 2001 – 7 October 2003 | |
| Prime Minister | John Howard |
| Preceded by | Michael Wooldridge |
| Succeeded by | Tony Abbott |
| Senator for Victoria | |
| In office 11 July 1987 – 30 June 2008 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kay Christine Lesley Patterson 21 November 1944 Sydney |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney; Monash University |
| Occupation | Former politician; academic; Age Discrimination Commissioner AHRC |
Kay Christine Lesley Patterson AO (born 21 November 1944) is a former Australian politician. She was a Liberal member of the Australian Senate from 1987 to 2008, representing the state of Victoria.