Born

7 September 1942
Ayr, Queensland, Australia

Occupation

Local government councillor, Manager, Parliamentarian and Teacher

Alternative Names

• Kippin, Vicky (also known as)

Website

http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Committees/view/historical/documents/memberBio
/kippin.htm

Summary

A member of the National Party, Vicky Kippin was the first woman from her party to be elected to a parliament in Australia in 1974. She represented the electorate of Mourilyan in the Queensland Parliament. She was re-elected in 1977, but defeated at the 1980 election. She was a candidate again in 1983, but was unsuccessful in regaining the seat. After her parliamentary career she served as a councillor for the Johnstone Shire Council from 1982-85.