Kevin Hooper (politician)

Kev Hooper
Member of the Queensland Parliament
for Archerfield
In office
27 May 1972 – 9 March 1984
Preceded byNew seat
Succeeded byHenry Palaszczuk
Personal details
Born(1928-07-09)9 July 1928
Died9 March 1984(1984-03-09) (aged 55)
Resting placeMt Gravatt Cemetery
PartyLabor
SpouseBeryl Theresa Kelly
OccupationShop Assistant, Storeman, Federal Miscellaneous Workers Union official
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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; he was outspoken in his attacks on illegal prostitution, drugs, gambling, and white-collar crime.

Hooper died after surgery in 1984. He is buried in Mt Gravatt Cemetery.