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Kevin Hooper (politician)

Kevin Hooper (politician)

Australian politician

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.[1]

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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]

References

  1. [1]
    "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
  2. [2]
    Hooper Kevin Joseph Archived 14 September 2014 at the Wayback Machine — Brisbane City Council Grave Location Search. Retrieved 12 August 2014
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