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Queensland's 28th governor sworn in at parliament house

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Clarke, S. (2026, November 1). Queensland's 28th governor sworn in at parliament house. ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-11-01/new-queensland-governor-thomas-bradley-sworn-in/107333322

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ABC News (AU) · collected 2026-11-01 · by Stephen Clarke

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Justice Thomas Bradley was sworn in as Queensland's 28th governor at the state parliament. He succeeds Dr Jeanette Young and previously served on the Supreme Court from 2018 before moving to the Court of Appeal in 2025. In his inaugural address, Justice Bradley expressed a commitment to engaging with communities across Queensland beyond Brisbane. Premier David Crisafulli highlighted Justice Bradley's legal experience as preparation for the role, while Opposition Leader Steven Miles emphasized the importance of public roles reflecting the community.
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Justice Thomas Bradley was sworn in as Queensland's 28th governor on November 1, 2026, during a ceremony at the state parliament house. Prior to his appointment, Justice Bradley served on the Supreme Court from 2018 and later moved to the Court of Appeal in 2025. He succeeds Dr Jeanette Young in this role. In his inaugural address, Justice Bradley emphasized engaging with communities across Queensland beyond Brisbane, highlighting the Olympic motto of "going faster, higher, and stronger together." Premier David Crisafulli praised Justice Bradley's extensive legal experience as well-prepared for governance. Additionally, Justice Bradley is known to be partnered with Dr Matthew Yoong.

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🔮 "To help harness the wisdom, the skill and the goodwill that is in every community as we all answer the call of the Olympic motto, which is to go faster, higher and stronger, together."
2026-11-01 · assertive framing · Queensland's 28th governor sworn in at parliament house
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Brisbane Olympic Queensland the Court of Appeal the Supreme Court

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Queensland GPE · 12× Bradley PERSON · 5× Young PERSON · 4× Jeanette Young PERSON · 2× Thomas Bradley PERSON · 2× the Court of Appeal ORG · 2× the Supreme Court ORG · 2× Brisbane GPE · 1× David Crisafulli PERSON · 1× Matthew Yoong PERSON · 1×

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Outside of his career in the courts, Justice Bradley has carried out roles including as chair of the Brisbane Festival Giving Committee, ambassador for the Pinnacle Foundation, and on the Gallery of Modern Art Foundation Committee.
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🔮 "To help harness the wisdom, the skill and the goodwill that is in every community as we all answer the call of the Olympic motto, which is to go faster, higher and stronger, together."
2026-11-01 · ABC News (AU)
Queensland's 28th governor sworn in at parliament house · assertive framing

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In short: Justice Thomas Bradley has been sworn in as Queensland's 28th governor in a ceremony at the state's parliament. asserted
Bradley → swear → parliament
Justice Bradley served on the Supreme Court from 2018 and moved to the Court of Appeal in 2025. asserted
Bradley → serve → 2025
He replaces Dr Jeanette Young as Queensland's governor. asserted
He → replace → governor
Justice Thomas Bradley has been sworn in as Queensland's 28th governor in the state's parliament. asserted
Bradley → swear → parliament
In his first address as governor, Justice Bradley said he and his partner, Dr Matthew Yoong, looked forward to engaging with people across Queensland. asserted
he → say → Queensland
"We aim to spend as much time out of Brisbane as we spend in it," he said. asserted
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"To help harness the wisdom, the skill and the goodwill that is in every community as we all answer the call of the Olympic motto, which is to go faster, higher and stronger, together." asserted
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Premier David Crisafulli said the appointment marked a "significant moment" for Queensland. asserted
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Justice Bradley served on the Supreme Court from 2018 and moved to the Court of Appeal in 2025. asserted
Bradley → serve → 2025
Mr Crisafulli said Justice Bradley's experience in the law had given him "strong preparation" for the office. asserted
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"You have encountered people at some of the most difficult moments of their lives. asserted
You → encounter → lives
You have listened to them, weighed decision of profound consequence and helped bring resolution." asserted
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Outside of his career in the courts, Justice Bradley has carried out roles including as chair of the Brisbane Festival Giving Committee, ambassador for the Pinnacle Foundation, and on the Gallery of Modern Art Foundation Committee. asserted
Bradley → carry → Committee
Opposition Leader Steven Miles said the state was stronger when people in public roles reflected the community. asserted
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"That is the Queensland we are all proud of and the Queensland His Excellency represents." asserted
Excellency → represent → ?
Outgoing governor Dr Jeanette Young said she departed the role with a "profound sense of gratitude and pride". asserted
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"Serving the people of Queensland as governor has been one of the greatest honours and privileges of my life," she said. asserted
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Prior to her role as governor, Dr Young served as Queensland's chief health officer during the COVID-19 pandemic. asserted
Young → serve → pandemic
During her time as governor, Dr Young said she had travelled to all 77 local government areas in Queensland and visited each of the state's public hospitals. asserted
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She granted royal assent to 168 pieces of legislation, attended 257 consecutive council meetings and welcomed more than 114 diplomatic representatives from overseas. asserted
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Dr Young said Queensland's government house had welcomed more than 100,000 visitors during her time in the role. asserted
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"As I leave here today I have every confidence that government house will continue to evolve, serve and reflect the very best of Queensland," Dr Young said. asserted
Young → leave → Queensland
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