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Queensland's 28th governor sworn in at parliament house
Bradley said he and his partner will engage with communities across the state after taking office as Queensland’s 28th governor.
On Sunday, Court of Appeal judge Thomas Bradley was sworn in as Queensland's 28th governor at the state's parliament, replacing Dr. Jeanette Young who held the role since 2021.
Dr. Jeanette Young concluded her five-year term after visiting all 77 local government areas and welcoming more than 100,000 visitors to Government House during her tenure.
Bradley, a Cairns-born lawyer and former Supreme Court judge, is the first openly gay man to hold the role and previously served as Queensland's first ambassador for the Pinnacle Foundation.
Premier David Crisafulli called the appointment a "significant moment" for the state, citing Bradley's "strong preparation" in the law and lifetime commitment to public service.
Bradley plans to engage with communities across Queensland ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, aiming to "spend as much time out of Brisbane as we spend in it.