Dr Jeannette Young appointed next governor of Queensland
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Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has appointed Dr Jeannette Young Governor of Queensland. Dr Young has been Queensland’s Chief Medical Officer for many years but burst into the spotlight as the face of Queensland’s response to the Covid epidemic. The Premier said Dr Young’s service to the state is exemplary, having steered Queensland safely through the pandemic, the greatest peacetime emergency in a century. “Queenslanders have come to know Dr Young who has stood by my side during hundreds of COVID media conferences,” the Premier said. “The people of this state know she stood by their side too and kept us safe. “There is no-one more deserving of the title ‘Her Excellency’.” The Queen has approved Dr Young’s appointment and she will become Queensland’s 27th Governor to be sworn in on November 1. The Premier paid tribute to outgoing Governor Paul de Jersey. “His Excellency has a forged a path of inclusiveness, travelling widely across Queensland and welcoming many more into Government House both in the traditional sense and via his enthusiastic use of social media,” the Premier said. “I will miss his warmth and wisdom and thank the Governor and Kaye for their service.” Dr Young with continue in her role as Chief Health Officer until taking up her new role. An external recruitment will be conducted for Queensland Chief Health Officer. Dr Young thanked the people of Queensland for their courage and devotion in helping each other through the worst of the pandemic. “You only have to ask Queenslanders for help and they give it immediately,” Dr Young said. “I also want to thank the Premier for her leadership and support and this tremendous honour.” READ ALSO: Body cameras for local laws rangers Our journalists work hard to provide local, up-to-date news to the community. This is how you can continue to access our trusted content: Bookmark https://www.northweststar.com.au/ Make sure you are signed up for our breaking and regular headlines newsletters Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Google News
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Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has appointed Dr Jeannette Young Governor of Queensland.
The Premier said Dr Young’s service to the state is exemplary, having steered Queensland safely through the pandemic, the greatest peacetime emergency in a century.
“Queenslanders have come to know Dr Young who has stood by my side during hundreds of COVID media conferences,” the Premier said.
“The people of this state know she stood by their side too and kept us safe. “There is no-one more deserving of the title ‘Her Excellency’.”
The Queen has approved Dr Young’s appointment and she will become Queensland’s 27th Governor to be sworn in on November 1.
“His Excellency has a forged a path of inclusiveness, travelling widely across Queensland and welcoming many more into Government House both in the traditional sense and via his enthusiastic use of social media,” the Premier said.
“I will miss his warmth and wisdom and thank the Governor and Kaye for their service.”
Dr Young with continue in her role as Chief Health Officer until taking up her new role.
An external recruitment will be conducted for Queensland Chief Health Officer.
Dr Young thanked the people of Queensland for their courage and devotion in helping each other through the worst of the pandemic.
“You only have to ask Queenslanders for help and they give it immediately,” Dr Young said.
“I also want to thank the Premier for her leadership and support and this tremendous honour.”
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