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.

Funding sends remote health clinic off to flying start

The Albanese Labor Government will invest $1 million to support the development of a new purpose-built remote health clinic at William Creek in South Australia, in partnership with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS…

01 February 2023

Media release

What we heard on Norfolk Island shipping and freight

The Australian Government is committed to supporting sustainable and long-term shipping and freight services for the Norfolk Island community.

31 January 2023

Media release

Interview on Around SA – 5MU, with Chris Guscott
SUBJECTS: Local Government, Regional Development, Community Infrastructure

30 January 2023

Transcript

Brindabella Road upgrade

Motorists who travel on the Brindabella Road will benefit from an additional Australian Government commitment of $20 million for safety upgrades.

20 January 2023

Media release

More funding to strengthen remote, rural and regional communities

Thirty-four projects will share in over $288,000 in federal funding through the second round of the Strengthening Rural Communities – Rebuilding Regional Communities (RRC) program.

18 January 2023

Media release

$2.6 million to fund 17 new Black Spot projects in Tasmania

Funding under the Australian Government’s Black Spot Program will substantially improve 17 dangerous crash sites on Tasmanian roads in 2022–23.

22 December 2022

Media release

End of year message - Indian Ocean Territories

As the end of the year rapidly approaches, I wanted to share some reflections with you on my first six months as the Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories.

16 December 2022

Media release

End of year message - Norfolk Island

The approach of the end of 2022 is a valuable opportunity to reflect on the year that was, a chance for all of us to look to the future and 2023 with optimism and positivity.

16 December 2022

Media release

Sky News Breakfast with Jaynie Seal
SUBJECTS: Wieambilla shooting, energy relief package.

15 December 2022

Transcript

Interview with Simon Lauder on ABC South East NSW Breakfast
SUBJECTS: GP accessibility, bulk billing, Medicare, Strengthening Medicare Taskforce, price cap on coal and gas, Energy Price Relief Plan, Wonboyn bridge upgrade.

14 December 2022

Transcript

Minister McBain interview - Braidwood FM with Rod McClure
SUBJECTS: Local government funding, Telecommunications black spot program, Energy prices, Robodebt royal commission, Factors impacting regional areas

09 December 2022

Transcript

Dr Hugh Heggie PSM Appointed as Northern Territory Administrator

The role of Administrator is an important public office supporting the Northern Territory – administering key statutory, civic and ceremonial responsibilities for the Territory.

08 December 2022

Media release

ABC Heywire winners celebrate stories of life across regional and rural Australia

Strength, perseverance, and optimism feature strongly in the stories from the 2023 ABC Heywire winners.

08 December 2022

Media release

Interview - Sky News Regional Australia, Breakfast with Jaynie Seal
SUBJECTS: National Anti-Corruption Commission, biosecurity laws, regional housing crisis, road infrastructure funding

01 December 2022

Transcript

29 November 2022

Speech