Background
Quigley was born in Leeston in 1931, the son of William Quigley.
Quigley was born in Leeston in 1931, the son of William Quigley.
He received his education at Waitaki Boys" High School. Quigley served on the Cromwell Borough Council (1962–1975), and was the Deputy Mayor (1971–1975). He was regional Civil Defence from 1970 to 1975.
Quigley represented the Otago Central electorate for Labour from 1972 to 1975, when he was defeated by Warren Cooper.
His majority in 1972 was 1,483 votes. He was awarded the New Zealand 1990 Meda
Foreign recreation, he enjoys boating and golf.
He was also a member of the Otago Regional Development Council (1973–1975), and Otago Council (1970–1975).