I am pleased to announce that I intend to recommend to the Governor-General that she appoint Mr Mike Kaiser as Secretary of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.

Mr Kaiser has extensive experience in both the public and private sectors including in senior roles in the Queensland public service, having served as Director General of the Department of Premier and Cabinet, Director-General of the Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning, and as Director General of the Department of Resources.

Mr Kaiser’s experience includes delivering on large scale projects, administering complex regulatory regimes and leading the Queensland Government’s policies on planning and infrastructure.

Mr Kaiser’s appointment will commence on 14 July 2025 for a five year period.

I would like to thank Mr David Fredericks PSM for his service as Secretary of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water and to the Australian Public Service. I wish him and his family the best for the future.