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).https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/hooper-kevin-joseph-12654 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.https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/hooper-kevin-joseph-12654
Political career Hooper became known as 'Buckets' for fearless testing of parliamentary privilege in relation to allegations of corruption, incompetence or maladministration.https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/hooper-kevin-joseph-12654 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.
Death On 9 March 1984, Hooper died after Hodgkin's disease surgery at The Prince Charles Hospital in suburban Chermside, Queensland.https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/hooper-kevin-joseph-12654 He was buried in the Mount Gravatt Cemetery.Hooper Kevin Joseph — Brisbane City Council Grave Location Search. Retrieved 12 August 2014
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