Sir Thomas Hiley was elected to the Queensland Parliament in 1944 as Member for Logan which he represented for 14 years. He became leader of the Queensland People's Party in 1948. In 1949, this party merged with the Liberal Party. He was MLA for Coorparoo from 1950-1960 and served as MLA for Chatsworth from 1960 until his retirement in 1966. During his parliamentary career, he held the portfolios of Harbours and Marine, Housing, and Racing. He also served as Deputy Premier and Treasurer in the Nicklin Liberal-National Party Government. He was educated at Brisbane Grammar School and became an accountant, working in the State Public Service (commissioner's Office and State Audit Office) before going into private practice.
From the description of M 974 Sir Thomas Hiley Transcript, 1974. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 755717892
