Paul de Jersey
Paul de Jersey | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Paul de Jersey in 2011 | |
| 26th Governor of Queensland | |
| In office 29 July 2014 – 1 November 2021 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Premier | Campbell Newman Annastacia Palaszczuk |
| Preceded by | Penelope Wensley |
| Succeeded by | Jeannette Young |
| 17th Chief Justice of Queensland | |
| In office 17 February 1998 – 8 July 2014 | |
| Nominated by | Rob Borbidge |
| Appointed by | Peter Arnison representing Queen Elizabeth II |
| Governor | Peter Arnison (1997–2003)
Quentin Bryce (2003–2008) Penelope Wensley (2008–2014) |
| Preceded by | John Macrossan |
| Succeeded by | Timothy Carmody |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 September 1948 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Alma mater | University of Queensland |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of Australia Knight of the Order of St John |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | Australian Army Reserve |
| Years of service | 1966–1971 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | Queensland University Regiment |
Paul de Jersey, AC, QC (born 21 September 1948) is an Australian jurist. He was the Governor of Queensland from 2014 until 2021. In November 2018 it was announced that de Jersey's original term had been extended by two years.[1] From 1998 to 2014, he was Chief Justice of Queensland.
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "Queensland Governor Paul de Jersey's term extended by two years". Queensland Government. 15 November 2018. Retrieved 1 February 2019.
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