Sir Kenneth Anderson | |
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&sq=Sri Lanka&lang=en&file=File:Ken_Anderson_1974_(cropped).jpg) Anderson in 1974 | |
| Leader of the Government in the Senate | |
| In office 28 February 1968 – 2 December 1972 | |
| Preceded by | John Gorton |
| Succeeded by | Lionel Murphy |
| Minister for Health | |
| In office 2 August 1971 – 5 December 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Ivor Greenwood |
| Succeeded by | Doug Everingham |
| Minister for Supply | |
| In office 28 February 1968 – 2 August 1971 | |
| Preceded by | Denham Henty |
| Succeeded by | Victor Garland |
| Minister for Customs and Excise | |
| In office 10 June 1964 – 28 February 1968 | |
| Preceded by | Denham Henty |
| Succeeded by | Malcolm Scott |
| Senator for New South Wales | |
| In office 1 July 1953 – 11 November 1975 | |
| Preceded by | John Tate |
| Succeeded by | Misha Lajovic |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 October 1909 at sea near Adelaide, South Australia |
| Died | 29 March 1985 (aged 75) Lane Cove, New South Wales, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse |
Madge Merrion (m. 1936) |
| Occupation | Auctioneer, valuer |
Sir Kenneth McColl Anderson KBE (11 October 1909 – 29 March 1985) was an Australian politician, soldier and businessman. He was a member of the Liberal Party and served as a Senator for New South Wales from 1953 to 1975. He held senior ministerial office in the Coalition governments of the late 1960s and early 1970s, including as Leader of the Government in the Senate from 1968 to 1972.