Paul de Jersey

Paul de Jersey
Paul de Jersey in 2016
26th Governor of Queensland
In office
29 July 2014 – 1 November 2021
MonarchElizabeth II
PremierCampbell Newman
Annastacia Palaszczuk
Preceded byPenelope Wensley
Succeeded byJeannette Young
17th Chief Justice of Queensland
In office
17 February 1998 – 8 July 2014
Nominated byRob Borbidge
Appointed byPeter Arnison representing Queen Elizabeth II
GovernorPeter Arnison (1997–2003)
Quentin Bryce (2003–08)
Penelope Wensley (2008–14)
Preceded byJohn Macrossan
Succeeded byTimothy Carmody
Personal details
Born (1948-09-21) 21 September 1948 (age 76)
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Alma materUniversity of Queensland
AwardsCompanion of the Order of Australia
Commander of the Royal Victorian Order
Knight of the Order of St John
Military service
AllegianceAustralia
Branch/serviceAustralian Army Reserve
Years of service1966–1971
RankLieutenant
UnitQueensland 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.