William Knox

Sir William Edward Knox OSJ, KSJI (14 December 1927 – 22 September 2001) was born in Kew, Victoria, Australia and was the Member of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland representing the district of Nundah for the Liberal Party between from 1957 to 1989.

Return to the Leadership When the Ginger Group replaced Llew Edwards with Terry White in 1983, Knox joined the rest of the Liberals in moving to crossbench. Following their heavy defeat at the 1983 election he was once again elected as leader to lead the rump group of 8 members.

He was replaced as leader by his deputy Angus Innes in 1988, and at the 1989 election he was by defeated the ALP's Phil Heath on a 13.4% swing.

Post Political career Upon losing his seat to the Labor he became involved in community groups.

Personal life He had 2 sons, 2 daughters with his wife Doris Ross.

He was State Chairman of the St John Ambulance Association and the President of the Association of Independent Schools of Queensland.