Frederick Douglas Claude Caterson (20 August 1919 – 25 February 2000) was an Australian politician.
Caterson was born at Nobbys Creek near the Tweed River, attending Sydney Boys High School[1] from 1930–1935.
He served in the Australian Military Forces before becoming chief industrial officer of Qantas 1943–1959.
In 1959 he became Secretary of the Department of Labour and Chairman of the Employment Board of Papua New Guinea.
The by-election held to replace him was won by Liberal candidate Tony Packard.