For content relating to the Hon Kristy McBain’s MP’s portfolio responsibilities as Minister for Emergency Management, please visit the National Emergency Management Agency website.

Tamar Estuary health bolstered by new storage tank at Ti Tree Bend

A new milestone has been reached in efforts to clean up the Tamar Estuary.

21 May 2025

Media release

Statement on ministerial appointment

I am honoured to have been sworn in as Federal Minister for Emergency Management, and to be reappointed as Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories.

13 May 2025

Media release

Work starts on $36 million safety improvement package

Work has started to deliver $36 million in road safety improvements on the Snowy Mountains Highway between the Hume Highway and the Princes Highway.

07 April 2025

Media release

ABC South East Breakfast with Eddie Williams
SUBJECT: 2025-26 Federal Budget.

26 March 2025

Transcript

Regional Ministerial Budget Statement 2025-26

On behalf of the Albanese Labor Government, I’m proud to deliver our fourth Regional Ministerial Budget Statement.

26 March 2025

Speech

Construction begins on Twelve Apostles Visitor Experience Centre

The new Twelve Apostles Precinct Redevelopment is starting to take shape, with construction on the Visitor Experience Centre now well underway.

25 March 2025

Media release

Investing in roads and rail to build Australia's future

The Albanese Labor Government is Building Australia’s future, investing in the transport infrastructure we need to support a growing nation.

25 March 2025

Media release

$25 million to drive the next stage of Barton Highway

The Albanese Labor Government is Building Australia’s Future, investing an additional $25 million to plan future upgrades along the Barton Highway corridor. 

23 March 2025

Media release

Three Martinsville bridge upgrades complete

Martinsville is now home to safer and smoother transport links following the construction of three new bridges in the valley (southwest of Newcastle).

14 March 2025

Media release

New lights switched on at JJ Connors Oval

The lights are shining bright at Jindabyne’s JJ Connors Oval in time for the 2025 rugby union and rugby league seasons – thanks to $170,000 from the Albanese Government.

13 March 2025

Media release

Extending CHRMAP community consultation

The Australian Government will extend community consultation on the draft Coastal Hazards Risk Management and Adaptation Plan (CHRMAP) for Cocos (Keeling) Islands to 30 June 2025.

13 March 2025

Media release

Major boost for roadworks in the Canberra-Queanbeyan region

The Albanese Labor Government continues to partner with the Barr Government to improve the safety of highways in the Canberra and Queanbeyan-Palerang region, with $26.1 million in federal funding flowing to two priority upgrades.

07 March 2025

Media release

Delivering more road safety improvements in Goulburn

The Albanese Government is partnering with Goulburn Mulwaree Council to improve the safety of local roads, with $3.6 million in federal funding supporting the delivery of two new priority road upgrades.

04 March 2025

Media release

Transcript-radio interview-ABC South East NSW Breakfast

EDDIE WILLIAMS: Bega will become home to a new Medicare urgent care clinic, while the existing clinic at Batemans Bay will see its hours extended under an election promise from the Labor Government.

03 March 2025

Transcript

$10 million for Cascade Pier upgrades

The Australian Government is investing in Norfolk Island’s shipping needs, with a $10 million project to repair and raise the Cascade Pier apron, as well as supporting future freight containerisation.

03 March 2025

Media release