Justice Thomas Bradley will become the next Governor of Queensland on Nov. 1, 2026 [1].
The appointment marks a transition in state leadership as the current governor concludes her term. Bradley's move from the judiciary to the vice-regal role brings a legal perspective to the state's highest representative office.
Bradley is set to be Queensland's 28th governor [1]. He will succeed Dr Jeannette Young, who served five years in the role [1].
A senior legal figure, Bradley has served on the Supreme Court since 2018 [1]. He later moved to the Court of Appeal in 2025 [1]. This judicial experience precedes his appointment to the governorship.
"I want to be a Governor “for all Queenslanders”," Bradley said [1].
His swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for Nov. 1, 2026 [1]. The transition follows the expiration of Dr Young's five-year term [1].
“"I want to be a Governor “for all Queenslanders”."”
The appointment of a sitting Court of Appeal judge to the governorship continues the tradition of selecting individuals with high-level judicial or public service experience for the role. By succeeding Dr Jeannette Young, Bradley assumes a position that serves as the formal representative of the Crown in Queensland, requiring a balance of legal impartiality and community engagement.
