About Ray Hollis
Lived 1940 – 2025 (aged 85). Ray Hollis was an Australian politician and transport industry.
Raymond Keith Hollis (30 January 1940 – 18 December 2025) was an Australian politician. Born in London, he migrated to Australia in 1962 as a merchant seaman and worked in a variety of occupations, including a railway worker, cook, paper mill operator, insurance salesman and a position with the Victorian Corrective Services. He later owned a transport and distribution business.
As a member of the Australian Democrats, Hollis contested the 1983 and 1984 federal elections. In 1986, he joined the ALP. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Queensland in 1989 as the Labor member for Redcliffe. On 28 July 1998 he became Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. He held the position until 21 July 2005, when he resigned his seat, triggering a by-election.
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Who was Ray Hollis?
Australian politician
When was Ray Hollis born?
Ray Hollis was born on 30 January 1940 in London.
When did Ray Hollis die?
Ray Hollis died on 18 December 2025 in Walcha.
What was Ray Hollis's occupation?
Ray Hollis was a politician and transport industry.
What nationality was Ray Hollis?
Ray Hollis was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ray Hollis. https://biography.guide/ray-hollis/
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