Kevin Cairns | |
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Minister for Housing | |
In office 22 March 1971 – 5 December 1972 | |
Prime Minister | William McMahon |
Preceded by | Annabelle Rankin |
Succeeded by | Gough Whitlam |
Member of the Australian Parliament for Lilley | |
In office 30 November 1963 – 2 December 1972 | |
Preceded by | Don Cameron |
Succeeded by | Frank Doyle |
In office 18 May 1974 – 18 October 1980 | |
Preceded by | Frank Doyle |
Succeeded by | Elaine Darling |
Personal details | |
Born | Kevin Michael Kiernan Cairns 15 May 1929 Five Dock, Sydney, Australia |
Died | 6 July 1984 Clayfield, Brisbane, Australia | (aged 55)
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse | Tonia |
Relations | Clare Martin (niece) |
Alma mater | University of Sydney |
Occupation | Dentist |
Kevin Michael Kiernan Cairns (15 May 1929 – 6 July 1984) was an Australian dentist and politician. He was a member of the Liberal Party and served as Minister for Housing in the McMahon government from 1971 to 1972. He served in the House of Representatives for 15 years, representing the Queensland seat of Lilley from 1963 to 1972 and 1974 to 1980.