He served as MLA for Kurilpa from 1957 to 1960, but lost re-endorsement to his former campaign manager Clive Hughes in 1960; as a result, Connolly returned to the Bar, and was appointed Queen's Counsel in 1963.
He served as MLA for Kurilpa from 1957 to 1960. Connolly lost re-endorsement to his former campaign manager in 1960; as a result, Connolly returned to the Bar, and was appointed Queen's Counsel in 1963.