Personal Life
In 1974, aged 22, Keane married Shelley, with whom he has three children — all sons — and three grandchildren. His wife, Dr. Shelley Keane, is a psychologist. is His son Patrick was born in Oxford in December 1976. His son David is a barrister.
The Australian reported that Keane is said to have been close to former Prime Minister and fellow Queenslander Kevin Rudd and that Keane has been described, by one unnamed Brisbane barrister, as a "Labor man". Keane's appointment met with bipartisan approval: the Liberal Party's justice spokesperson, Senator George Brandis QC, described Keane's appointment as "the right decision" and Keane himself as a "very, very distinguished lawyer, both academically and professionally" with "a very illustrious reputation".
Keane is a supporter of the Brisbane Lions and the Carlton Blues AFL clubs and enjoys cricket, even having once considered playing the sport professionally.
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