Kevin Hooper (politician) explained

Kev Hooper
Constituency Mp1:Archerfield
Parliament1:Queensland
Term Start1:27 May 1972
Term End1:9 March 1984
Predecessor1:New seat
Successor1:Henry Palaszczuk
Birth Date:9 July 1928
Birth Place:Brisbane, Australia
Death Place:Brisbane, Australia
Restingplace:Mt Gravatt Cemetery
Nationality: Australian
Party:Labor
Spouse:Beryl Theresa Kelly
Occupation:Shop Assistant, Storeman, Federal Miscellaneous Workers Union official

Kevin Joseph (Kev) Hooper, (9 July 19289 March 1984), was an Australian politician representing the Labor Party. He was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland for the Electoral district of Archerfield from 1972 till his death in 1984.[1]

Nicknamed "Big Vinnie" after a notorious Mafia informant, he was known for championing the cause of the underdog; he was outspoken in his attacks on illegal prostitution, drugs, gambling, and white-collar crime.[1]

Hooper died after surgery in 1984.[1] He is buried in Mt Gravatt Cemetery.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Former Members. Parliament of Queensland. 2015. 31 January 2015.
  2. https://online.brisbane.qld.gov.au/cemeteries/cemeteries_step3.jsp?mapdisplay=51796 Hooper Kevin Joseph