Queensland Court of Appeal Justice Thomas Bradley has been named the state’s next governor. He will be sworn in on November 1. The King approved the judge’s appointment as Queensland’s 28th governor following a recommendation by Premier David Crisafulli. Commenting on his looming appointment, the judge said it would be a tremendous honour to serve the office and that he looked 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.