From her early days in Traralgon in Victoria, to moving to Merimbula on the NSW Far South Coast – Kristy McBain has dedicated herself to being a fierce advocate for regional communities.
As Federal Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, Kristy is focused on collaborating with local leaders across our regions to harness opportunities and to build thriving regional economies.
Kristy studied law at the University of Canberra – the first in her family to attend university, and is also the first woman to represent the seat of Eden- Monaro in NSW, following a by-election in 2020. As Mayor, she led her community through the devastating 2019-2020 Black Summer Bushfires, and this tireless commitment and leadership has continued in her role as Member for Eden-Monaro.
From providing more skills and employment opportunities, enhancing access to key services, improving infrastructure and connectivity, and ensuring communities are better prepared for natural disasters – Kristy is a strong voice in Canberra for the issues impacting regional Australia.