Kristy Louise McBain (born 29 September 1982[citation needed]) is an Australian politician. She currently represents the division of Eden-Monaro,[1] and is the Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories.[2]
Kristy McBain | |
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 McBain in 2022 | |
| Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories | |
| Assumed office 1 June 2022 | |
| Prime Minister | Anthony Albanese |
| Preceded by | Nola Marino |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Eden-Monaro | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Kelly |
| Mayor of Bega Valley Shire | |
| In office 29 September 2016 – 1 March 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Britten |
| Succeeded by | Sharon Tapscott |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 September 1982 Traralgon, Victoria, Australia |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Spouse | Brad McBain |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Canberra |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Website | www |
Personal life
McBain was born in Traralgon, Victoria.[3] Her family moved to the Bega Valley in the 1990s and ran a small sporting store in Merimbula.[4]
McBain attended Eden Marine High School, before completing a double degree in Law/Communications at the University of Canberra.[5]
McBain met her husband Brad in high school and runs a small plumbing business.[4] They and their three children live in Tura Beach.[5]
Political career
McBain became a councillor for Bega Valley Shire in September 2012 and became the mayor in September 2016.[6][3]
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.[7]