<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Brett Pointing has been appointed the new </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/queensland" rel="" target="_blank" title="Queensland "><span>Queensland</span></a><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/police" rel="" target="" title="Police"><span>Police</span></a><span> Commissioner following his predecessor Steve Gollschewski's retirement.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Pointing first joined the force in 1981 and was eventually promoted to deputy commissioner, before leaving to take up a position as deputy commissioner for the Australian Federal Police in 2020.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>He was recently on the independent advisory panel for a 100-day review of Queensland Police.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/museum-robbery-charges-egyption-artifacts-queensland/c3eff35b-0dab-41f0-9299-c75c30e993bb" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Man charged after precious Egyptian artefacts 'found in camper'</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Pointing will now return to Queensland Police on Friday as the new commissioner for the next 12 months.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"I am deeply humbled to have this opportunity. Policing has always been in my blood," he said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"I am committed to strengthening community safety, stronger support for the frontline and investing resources where it matters most.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/brett-pointing-appointed-new-queensland-police-commissioner/5b2c2580-1694-45fc-b1bf-29141239d6b1" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"It is great to be back in the Queensland Police, a place where I have strong personal connections."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Premier David Crisafulli threw his support behind the new commissioner, saying he will help make the state safer.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Brett Pointing's experience will be invaluable in leading Queensland Police and restoring safety where you live," he said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/gus-lamont-update-police-return-to-oak-park-station-in-search-for-missing-boy/7d48bf8c-b1ca-4050-ab06-1cf99fc3abd1" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Police return to family home where missing boy Gus Lamont was last seen</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The appointment comes just days after former commissioner Gollschewski announced his retirement a little under two years in the role.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>After 46 years within the police force and being diagnosed with stage four lung cancer early last year, he said it was time to focus on his health and family.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Although my determination is stronger than ever, I've accepted that having cancer is a lifelong journey, and it is time to put my family and health first," he said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Leading the Queensland Police Service has been the greatest honour and privilege of my professional life, and I am proud of what we have accomplished."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Gollschewski said he had complete confidence in Pointing, who he described as "one of the most exceptional policing brains in the country".</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><em><span>NEVER MISS A STORY:</span></em></strong><span> </span><em><span>Get your breaking news and exclusive stories first by following us across all platforms.</span></em></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><ul><li><strong><em><span>Download the 9NEWS App here via</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://apps.apple.com/au/app/9news/id1010533727" target="_blank" title=""><strong><em><span>Apple</span></em></strong></a><span> </span><strong><em><span>and</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nineNewsAlerts.nine.com&amp;hl=en_AU&amp;pli=1" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>Google Play</span></em></strong></a></li><li><strong><em><span>Make 9News your preferred source on Google by</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://9.nine.com.au/8x987w" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>ticking this box here</span></em></strong></a></li><li><strong><em><span>Sign up to</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://login.nine.com.au/edm?client_id=nineatnine" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>our breaking newsletter here</span></em></strong></a></li></ul></div></div>