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Paul de Jersey | |
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 Paul de Jersey in 2016 | |
| 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 (2003–08) Penelope Wensley (2008–14) |
| Preceded by | John Macrossan |
| Succeeded by | Timothy Carmody |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 September 1948 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Alma mater | University of Queensland |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of Australia Commander of the Royal Victorian Order 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, CVO, KC (born 21 September 1948) is an Australian jurist who served as the 26th governor of Queensland, from 29 July 2014 to 1 November 2021. He was Chief Justice of Queensland from 1998 to 2014.