Kathryn Hay facts for kids

Kathryn Isobel Hay was born on November 24, 1975, in Launceston, Australia. She is an Australian politician. She used to be a member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly. This is like a state parliament. She represented the area called Bass. Kathryn Hay was first elected in 2002.

Kathryn Hay's Early Life and Achievements

Making History in Tasmania

Kathryn Hay made history in Tasmania. She was the first woman of Aboriginal background to be elected to parliament there. Her family's Aboriginal roots are from Western Australia. She spoke about this in her first speech to parliament.

From Beauty Pageants to Politics

Before her political career, Kathryn Hay was also well-known. She was chosen as Miss Tasmania in 1999. After that, she became Miss Australia in the same year. This shows her diverse background before entering public service.

Kathryn Hay's Political Journey

Time in the House of Assembly

Kathryn Hay served in the Tasmanian House of Assembly. She was elected in the 2002 Tasmanian state election. Her time in parliament was from July 20, 2002, until March 18, 2006. She decided not to run for re-election in the 2006 Tasmanian state election. Her term ended when the parliament was officially closed before the next election.

Later Political Attempts

After leaving the House of Assembly, Kathryn Hay tried to enter politics again. In February 2009, she announced she would run for a seat. This time, it was for the Windermere division. This is part of the Legislative Council. However, she was not successful in the May 2009 election. The person already holding the seat, Ivan Dean, won the election.