A State Funeral Service for the Honourable Ron Boswell AO will take place at 10.00 am on Friday 16 January 2026 in the Cathedral of St Stephen, 249 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane.
From 1999 to 2003 under the Howard government Mr Boswell held the appointment of Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport and Regional Services.
From 1990 to 2007 Mr Boswell was the Leader of the Nationals (formally National Party) in the Senate.
Mr Boswell retired from politics in 2014.
In 2020, Mr Boswell was made an Officer of the Order of Australia for distinguished service to the Parliament of Australia, to the people of Queensland, and to fisheries research and development.
Family, friends, representatives of organisations and members of the public are welcome to attend the State Funeral Service. Members of the public will be shown to seating in order of arrival until the venue reaches capacity.
Doors will open at 8.30 am. Attendees are kindly requested to be seated by 9.30 am. Ushers will be on hand to assist with seating.
If you wish to attend, please register online.
Enquiries can be directed to the Protocol and International Visits Branch, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in Canberra on (02) 6271 6033 or email StateFuneral@pmc.gov.au
The State Funeral Service will be livestreamed from 10.00 am (AEST).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Critical Care Research Group (via The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation).
Online condolences can be made below.