Board members

The Hon Paul de Jersey AC CVO KC

Former Chief Justice and Governor of Queensland, the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC CVO KC was appointed as Legal Aid Queensland Board Chair in February 2025.

Mr de Jersey’s legal career began with a call to the bar in 1971 before taking silk in 1981 and being appointed to the Supreme Court in 1985. He was Chief Justice of Queensland from 1998 until 2014 when he was appointed as Queensland Governor.

Mr de Jersey has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to charitable and community work over many decades, including as President of the Australian Cancer Society and Chair of the Queensland Cancer Fund.

He was made a Companion of the Order of Australia in recognition of his extensive community involvement in 2000.

Marjorie Daley

Marjorie is a barrister at the private Bar in Queensland. She is regularly briefed by government agencies and is experienced in acting for parties in litigation who are under a legal incapacity. She hails from North West Queensland and has a strong interest in regional issues, including access to justice. Prior to becoming a barrister in 2021, Marjorie worked for many years as a senior lawyer in law firms in Queensland, the ACT, Victoria and in England, where she acted for federal and state government departments and agencies. Marjorie is also a non-executive director of Sunwater, a government owned corporation.

Andrew Knox

Andrew is a corporate lawyer and commercial advisor with more than 40 years of personal and advisory experience in corporate governance, risk management and the responsibilities of non-executive directors in both the 'for profit' and 'for purpose' sectors. He is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and, in addition to his law degree, has a degree in economics and an MBA and brings practical financial and commercial skills to board discussions.

Tanya Diessel

Tanya is the CEO of the Gold Coast Community Legal Centre and an admitted solicitor with 15 years’ experience in the community legal sector. She has dedicated her career to improving access to justice for people facing disadvantage, working closely with individuals and communities experiencing challenges and vulnerabilities such as domestic and family violence, housing insecurity, financial hardship, disability and social exclusion. Tanya is passionate about trauma-informed, community-responsive practice and believes in building services that are compassionate, practical and grounded in the real experiences of the people they support. Her leadership is values-driven and focused on creating meaningful, lasting impact for vulnerable and marginalised communities.

Last updated 13 February 2026