Queensland’s 28th Governor has been announced as Justice Thomas Bradley, current Cout of Appeal Judge who will take over from Dr Janette Young on November 1, 2026.
Justice Bradley was appointed to the Court of Appeal in 2025 after serving as a Supreme Court Judge since 2018, and a member of the Supreme Court Library Legal Heritage Subcommittee since 2013.
He has served as Chair of the Brisbane Festival Giving Committee, ambassador for the Pinnacle Foundation, and has been on the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art Foundation Committee.
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli said Justice Bradley would bring “experience and honour” to his appointment.
“Born in Far North Queensland, Justice Bradley understands the unique challenges of our decentralised State and will help unify Queenslanders under our common experiences,” Mr Crisafulli said.
Justice Bradley said he was looking forward to meeting as many Queenslanders as possible.
“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,” Justice Bradley said.
“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.”
