Kay Patterson
| 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.