- His Excellency the Honourable Thomas Bradley KC sworn in as Queensland’s 28th Governor.
- Distinguished legal career complemented by decades of community and cultural service.
- Premier pays tribute to outgoing Governor, Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM.
His Excellency the Honourable Thomas Bradley KC has today been sworn in as the 28th Governor of Queensland at a ceremony at Parliament House.
The appointment of His Excellency the Honourable Thomas Bradley KC follows a distinguished legal career including as a Court of Appeal Judge, as a sitting Judge of the Supreme Court, and a member of the Supreme Court Library Legal Heritage Subcommittee.
His Excellency the Honourable Thomas Bradley KC also brings experience in leading community roles, including as ambassador for the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art Foundation Committee, Brisbane Festival Giving Committee and ambassador of the Pinnacle Foundation.
His Excellency will continue his commitment to service as Governor, representing all Queenslanders by engaging and uniting communities across every region of the State.
His Excellency succeeds the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM who has completed her five-year term of office.
Premier David Crisafulli said His Excellency brought a distinguished record of service to Queensland to the office of the Governor.
“His Excellency has dedicated his life to service in the courts, service in the community, and his new role is the next step in a lifetime of service for this great State,” Premier Crisafulli said.
“As a proud Queenslander with strong connections to communities across the State, His Excellency understands the unique challenges and what is needed to bring us together in times of hardship.
“On behalf of the people of Queensland, I congratulate His Excellency and wish him every success as Queensland’s 28th Governor.”
Premier David Crisafulli also paid tribute to outgoing Governor, Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM for her distinguished service.
“On behalf of Queenslanders, I thank Dr Young for her exemplary service to Queensland over the years, and wish her well moving forward.”
