The first public servant sacked under the Crisafulli government has landed a plum new job in Canberra, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese tapping Mike Kaiser to head his Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
David Crisafulli’s first act as Queensland premier was to sack Kaiser, a former Labor state MP who the LNP routinely criticised as a political appointment to the public service.
On Tuesday, Albanese said he would recommend to Governor-General Sam Mostyn that she appoint Kaiser to the senior role in the Commonwealth public service.
Mike Kaiser has been appointed 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,” he said.
“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.”
Kaiser will start his new role next Monday, marking the start of a five-year appointment.
Posting on LinkedIn, Kaiser said the new job was worth the eight-month wait, during which time he was a freelance consultant.
“A consequential agenda. Passionate stakeholders. An outstanding team. High expectations. A lot to deliver,” he said.
“Thank you to those who stayed in touch over recent months. I’ve appreciated it. Back to work, now for the people of Australia.”
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