Ed Cooper (politician)

Ed Cooper is a former Australian politician. He served as a Labor Party member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for the seat of Ipswich West from 1992 to 1998.

Cooper was elected in the 1992 Queensland state election, defeating incumbent Liberal MP Neil Turner. He served on various parliamentary committees during his tenure, including committees focusing on transport and road safety.

In the 1998 state election, Cooper was defeated by One Nation candidate Pauline Hanson, marking a significant shift in Queensland politics at the time. Following his electoral defeat, Cooper largely retreated from public life. Further details on his career after politics are limited.