28th Governor of Queensland
On Sunday 1 November 2026, the Honourable Justice Thomas Joseph Bradley will be officially sworn in as the 28th Governor of Queensland.
The Honourable Justice Thomas Bradley has led a distinguished legal career which includes being appointed a judge of the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2018 and serving the State in the Court of Appeal since 2025.
He has also made a significant contribution to Queensland’s cultural, charitable and community life. He has served on the Council of the National Library of Australia and the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art Foundation Committee. He chaired the Brisbane Festival Giving Committee, the Brisbane Writers Festival and Access Arts.
The Honourable Justice Bradley was also the first Queensland-based ambassador for the Pinnacle Foundation and was awarded the Quinn Medal for service with the Mary MacKillop Brisbane Catholic School Access Fund.
The Honourable Justice Thomas Bradley replaces the outgoing Governor, Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM who was sworn in as the 27th Governor on 1 November 2021. Queensland thanks Governor Young for her distinguished service to the state.
The swearing-in will take place at Parliament House on Sunday 1 November 2026. Restrictions to roads around Parliament House, Kangaroo Point and access to the Brisbane River will be in place.
Livestream
Watch the livestream of the official proceeding from approximately 1.55pm AEST via the Parliament TV website.
The following road, lane, footpath, bikeway and river closures will occur on Sunday 1 November:
Alice Street lane closure
The left lane between George and William streets will be closed from 12pm–5pm.
George Street road closure
George Street will be closed between Alice Street and the entrance to QUT from 12pm–5pm.
Kangaroo Point closure
Lower River Terrace, Kangaroo Point will have reduced parking from 5am–5pm.
Footpaths and bikeways leading to Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park along Lower River Terrace will be closed for approximately 40 minutes between 2.15pm–2.55pm.
Brisbane River closure
Brisbane River, between the Kangaroo Point Cliffs and Botanic Gardens, will be closed from approximately 2.15pm to 2.55pm.
Water Police will be in place to monitor all marine vessels. Commercial and recreational vessels are requested to travel at idle speed.
Noise warning
2.25pm - the Australian Defence Force will be conducting a traditional 19 gun salute at Kangaroo Point at approximately this time.
Find out more about the role of the Governor of Queensland at www.govhouse.qld.gov.au
- Last updated:
- 30 October 2026