| The HonourableKristy McBainMP | |
|---|---|
 McBain in 2022 | |
| Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 1 June 2022 (2022-06-01) | |
| Prime Minister | Anthony Albanese |
| Preceded by | Nola Marino |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Eden-Monaro | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Kelly |
| Mayor of Bega Valley Shire | |
| In office 29 September 2016 (2016-09-29) – 1 March 2020 (2020-03-01) | |
| Preceded by | Michael Britten |
| Succeeded by | Sharon Tapscott |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1982-09-29) 29 September 1982 (age 42) Traralgon, Victoria, Australia |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Spouse | Brad McBain |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Canberra |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Website | www |
Kristy Louise McBain (born 29 September 1982) is an Australian politician. She currently represents the division of Eden-Monaro, and is the Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories.
Personal life
McBain was born in Traralgon, Victoria. Her family moved to the Bega Valley in the 1990s and ran a small sporting store in Merimbula.
McBain attended Eden Marine High School, before completing a double degree in Law/Communications at the University of Canberra.
McBain met her husband Brad in high school and runs a small plumbing business. They and their three children live in Tura Beach.
Political career
McBain became a councillor for Bega Valley Shire in September 2012 and became the mayor in September 2016.
McBain resigned as mayor and councillor in March 2020 to contest the July 2020 Eden-Monaro by-election for the Labor Party. She won the seat for the party with 50.4% of the two-party-preferred vote and was sworn in as a member of parliament on 24 August 2020.
References
- corporateName=Commonwealth Parliament; address=Parliament House, Canberra. "Ms Kristy McBain MP". www.aph.gov.au. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - "Anthony Albanese calls new ministry 'as inclusive as Australia itself', championing diversity of frontbench — as it happened". ABC News. 30 May 2022. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
- ^ "Ms Kristy McBain MP". Parliament of Australia. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
- ^ "Member for Eden-Monaro". Australian Labor Party. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
- ^ "About Kristy McBain". Kristy McBain MP. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
- McKnight, Albert (1 May 2020). "Kristy McBain's step to federal politics welcomed; mayoral election planned to replace her". Bega District News. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
- Gailberger, Jade (24 August 2020). "Federal parliament returns for historic sitting in pandemic; Labor MP Kristy McBain sworn in". Townsville Bulletin.
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| Parliament of Australia | ||
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| Preceded byMike Kelly | Member for Eden-Monaro 2020–present |
Incumbent |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded byNola Marino | Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories 2022–present |
Incumbent |
| (Morrison 2←) Albanese ministry | ||
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| Prime Minister: Anthony Albanese | ||
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| Resigned | ||
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