De-Anne Kelly

De-Anne Margaret Kelly (née Park; born 21 March 1954) is an Australian former politician.

Kelly was a National Party member of the Australian House of Representatives from March 1996 until November 2007, representing the Division of Dawson, Queensland.

She was the first female member of the National Party to win a seat in the House of Representatives.

Personal life Kelly was born in Rockhampton, Queensland to parents Ian Park and Margaret Park (née Bauman). Kelly's uncle was Kerrod Park, who was known for his involvement with local government in Queensland, having served as the chairman of Duaringa Shire Council from 1973 to 1994.

Kelly grew up on a cattle property where she obtained her primary education from her mother who taught her at the kitchen table. She then attended high school in Rockhampton and after winning a scholarship to study electrical engineering, Kelly attended the University of Queensland. Seven years later, she and her husband purchased a cattle property near Dingo where they lived in a shed with their infant son. She also said she owed her character and convictions to her father. Kelly served in this position until September 2006, when she was reappointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport and Regional Services. Kelly's defeat came as a surprise to most commentators; due to her large majority, there was no hint she was in any danger.