Kristy McBain

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 and Minister for Emergency Management.

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.

Following the 2022 Australian federal election, McBain was appointed to the First Albanese ministry as Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories. After the 2025 Australian federal election, McBain became the Minister for Emergency Management.