The Hon Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Climate Change and Energy
Senator The Hon Murray Watt, Minister for the Environment and Water
On behalf of the Albanese Labor Government, we thank David Fredericks for his outstanding contribution to Australia's public service.
After five and a half years as Secretary, and eight years as Deputy Secretary, Mr Fredericks has today announced he will be retiring from his role as Secretary of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water on 20 June 2025.
Mr Fredericks has served Australia well and in the finest traditions of the public service.
Whether it's been navigating the global energy crisis or charting Australia's decarbonisation journey, Mr Fredericks has been a source of sound and practical policy advice for the Government.
A Secretary under successive governments of both persuasions, Mr Fredericks retires with the thanks and appreciation of several former and serving ministers for his professionalism, dedication and unwavering commitment to good policy.
Mr Fredericks led the foundation of DCCEEW and has made an important contribution to protecting and promoting Australia's unique environment and biodiversity, which is world-renowned.
His leadership of the department shows our public service is home to the nation's big thinkers, those who want to drive progress in the pursuit of a better, fairer Australia.
We wish Mr Fredericks well in the next chapter of his life.
