Kevin Ellis (politician)

Sir Kevin William Collin Ellis KBE (15 May 1908 – 22 November 1975) was an Australian politician and solicitor,[1] elected as a Liberal member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly.

He was educated at Fort Street High School, graduated in law at the University of Sydney in 1931, and economics in 1939.

Ellis was a Liberal candidate for Coogee at ten elections, winning seven.

[3][4] The following seven elections over 18 years were contested by Ellis and Labor candidate Lou Walsh.

[13] With the election of the Askin coalition government, Ellis was appointed Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, serving until 1973.