Brett Pointing APM will be appointed Commissioner of Queensland Police Service on 21 February, following the retirement of Commissioner Steve Gollschewski.
The highly regarded leader has more than 40 years of experience in the Queensland Police Service, serving five years as Deputy Commissioner.
During his time in the QPS, he was a District Officer on the Gold Coast, disaster recovery coordinator for Bundaberg and the North Burnett, head of the task force targeting Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs, and a champion for prevention and first response to domestic and family violence.
Additionally, he has experience at the commonwealth level, serving as a Deputy Commissioner in the Australian Federal Police.
Most recently, Brett has been heavily involved in the 100 Day Review, helping inform the recommendations setting the QPS on its reform journey.
Mr Pointing said it was an honour to be appointed to lead the Queensland Police Service.
"I am deeply humbled to have this opportunity, policing has always been in my blood," Mr Pointing said.
"I am committed to strengthening community safety, stronger support for the frontline and investing resources where it matters most.
"It is great to be back in the Queensland Police, a place where I have strong personal connections."
Outgoing Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski said he has complete confidence in Mr Pointing's leadership and the QPS is very fortunate to have such a profound leader.
"Brett is one of the most exceptional policing brains in the country," Commissioner Gollschewski said.
"He is a leader of transformation, continuous improvement and operational policing at a state and national level.
"With his most recent advisory role on the 100-day review's panel, he is best placed to continue the important reform work underway."
Commissioner Gollschewski will retire on 20 February 2026.
