Labor's one-time rising star Mike Kaiser lands back in government ranks

Almost 20 years after resigning as an MP amid branch-stacking claims, Mike Kaiser is back – this time in the bureaucracy.

Premier's right-hand man signs new three-year deal but 'frozen' at $750k

Queensland’s top bureaucrat has been reappointed subject to the same pay freeze as applies to all public servants – albeit from a much higher base.