Kevin Hooper

Kevin Joseph (Kev) Hooper, (9 July 19289 March 1984), was an Australian politician who represented the Labor Party as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland for the Electoral district of Archerfield from 1972 until his death in 1984.

Early life Born in Brisbane, Kevin Hooper was the eldest child of labourer George Cyril Hooper and Catherine (née Moriarty). They lived at the Torwood Estate. Kevin attended nearby Rainworth and Milton State schools, as well as Marist Brothers College Rosalie to grade eight level.

Political career Hooper became known as 'Buckets' for fearless testing of parliamentary privilege in relation to allegations of corruption, incompetence or maladministration. He was also nicknamed "Big Vinnie" after a notorious Mafia informant due to championing the cause of the underdog and was outspoken against illegal prostitution, drugs, gambling, and white-collar crime.