Kevin Hooper (politician)
| Kev Hooper | |
|---|---|
| Constituency | Archerfield |
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In office 27 May 1972 – 9 March 1984 |
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| Preceded by | New seat |
| Succeeded by | Henry Palaszczuk |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
9 July 1928 Brisbane, Australia |
| Died | 9 March 1984 (aged 55) Brisbane, Australia |
| Resting place | Mt Gravatt Cemetery |
| Nationality |
 Australian
|
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Spouse(s) | Beryl Theresa Kelly |
| Occupation | Shop Assistant, Storeman, Federal Miscellaneous Workers Union official |
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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