Kristy McBain
Kristy McBain is an Australian politician representing the Labor Party as the Member for Eden-Monaro in New South Wales. She has been active in advocating for regional development and has held the position of Regional Development Minister. McBain's focus has often been on issues affecting rural communities, including infrastructure, health, and education. She brings experience from local government and is known for her commitment to her constituents.
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Emergency Management Minister Kristy McBain was involved in the funding decisions for Disaster Relief Australia.
Top emergency agency to shut down following internal revolt and loss of government funding
Australia· 2026-05-30
Kristy McBain was the mayor of Bega Valley Shire for four years before entering federal politics.
Australians have a good bulldust detector. It’s blaring at Albanese and TaylorAustralia· 2026-02-26
Emergency Services Minister Kristy McBain emphasized the importance of the AusAlert project for saving lives during disasters.
Text and siren to be sent to every phone in Australia on July 27Australia· 2026-02-26Emergency Management Minister Kristy McBain said: 'This is an important project that will help us and emergency services organisations warn people when they are in harm’s way.'
Anthony Albanese apologises for Grace Tame comments, Qantas loyalty program changes unveiled; Trump State of the Union address longest everAustralia· 2026-02-26The Coalition is demanding Local Government and Regional Development Minister Kristy McBain refer herself to IPEA for a review of a trip.
Senior Coalition MPs claim $10,000 at time of Liberal fundraiserAustralia· 2025-12-15
Kristy McBain, the Federal Emergency Management Minister, warned that TC Fina could move towards Darwin and emphasized the importance of community preparedness.
Cyclone Fina lashes Darwin with 205km/h winds as hospital roof collapses
New Zealand· 2025-11-22
Senior ministers Burke, Bowen, Jason Clare, Michelle Rowland and Kristy McBain are ahead of him in the queue.
How Anthony Albanese’s popularity helped Labor’s left faction finally take power in partyAustralia· 2025-09-05
Emergency Management Minister Kristy McBain was supported by Albanese on their way up.
Albanese’s class of 2025 tightens PM’s grip on partyAustralia· 2025-06-24
Emergency Management Minister Kristy McBain stated that rain continued to fall and rivers were still rising.
NSW floods: 1 dead, torrential rain isolates 50,000, rescue efforts continueNew Zealand· 2025-05-22
Kristy McBain was mentioned as a prominent woman from the state faction who should not be removed.
Albanese faces Labor fury over axing ministersAustralia· 2025-05-09
Kristy McBain is the Regional Development Minister and part of the NSW Right faction.
Left faction gets the numbers in Labor caucusAustralia· 2025-05-06
