August 4, 2026
Queensland’s 28th Governor will be Queensland Appeal Court judge, Justice Thomas Bradley.
The announcement by Premier David Crisafulli on Tuesday morning follows the King’s approval of the appointment.
Justice Bradley will replace Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM whose five-year term as Queensland Governor expires on November 1.
Premier Crisafulli had previously stated that Dr Young’s term would not be extended.
Justice Bradley has served on the Court of Appeal since March last year and as a sitting Judge of the Supreme Court from December 2018.
He has also held a number of community leadership roles, including Chair of the Brisbane Festival Giving Committee, an ambassador for the Pinnacle Foundation and on the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art Foundation Committee.
“Justice Bradley has had a distinguished legal career in service of our State and will bring experience and honour to his appointment as Queensland’s Governor,” Premier Crisafulli said.
“Born in Far North Queensland, Justice Bradley understands the unique challenges of our decentralised State and will help unify Queenslanders under our common experiences.”
Justice Bradley said it was a tremendous honour to be appointed.
“I look forward to meeting as many Queenslanders as possible across our State,” he said.
“Advocacy for and patronage of a diverse range of Queensland groups is integral to the role and I share the goals of my predecessors to carry out constitutional responsibilities with dignity, fairness, and a commitment to the rule of law.
“I call to mind all we have in common as Queenslanders: the joy we share in each other’s successes and the comfort we give in each other’s sorrows. I am reminded that, in communities large and small, we are part of a common endeavour.”
Justice Bradley was born in Cairns and educated at St Bernard’s School and Clairvaux College.
He earned a Bachelor of Laws at Queensland University and was admitted to the Bar in July 2000.
In November 2013, he was appointed Queen’s Counsel; we will be sworn in to his new role on November 1.
Premier Crisafulli thanked Dr Young – who served as Queensland’s Chief Health Officer from 2005 to 2021, including during the COVID pandemic – for her years of service to Queensland.
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