Constituency Archerfield Nationality Australian Party Australian Labor Party Role Australian Politician | Succeeded by Henry Palaszczuk Name Kevin Hooper Preceded by New seat | |
Born 9 July 1928
Brisbane, Australia ( 1928-07-09 ) Died March 9, 1984, Brisbane, Australia | ||
Resting place Mt Gravatt Cemetery Political party Australian Labor Party | ||
Kevin Joseph (Kev) Hooper, (9 July 1928 – 9 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.
Nicknamed `Big Vinnie' after a notorious Mafia informant, he was known for championing the cause of the underdog and also was outspoken in his attacks on illegal prostitution, drugs, gambling, and white collar crime.
Hooper died following surgery in 1984 and is buried in Mt Gravatt Cemetery.
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