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.

Upgraded jetty sparkles at Spencer Park, Merimbula

Merimbula's new locally-made modern, floating jetty at Spencer Park has been officially opened.

18 July 2022

Media release

Minister McBain visiting Norfolk Island

Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, the Hon Kristy McBain MP is visiting Norfolk Island from 19 to 21 July.

14 July 2022

Media release

Interview with Joe Hildebrand, 2GB
SUBJECTS: Coral Princess visit to Eden, cruising, flooding, foot and mouth outbreak in Indonesia, regional tourism, fuel excise.

12 July 2022

Transcript

Listening to the community on council rates and charges

In response to community feedback and the ongoing impacts of COVID-19, the Australian Government and the Norfolk Island Regional Council (NIRC) have agreed the proposed increases in land rates and waste management will…

05 July 2022

Media release

Introduction to Jervis Bay Territory residents

To the residents of the Jervis Bay Territory,

01 July 2022

Media release

Interview with Liz Trevaskis, ABC Darwin Drive
SUBJECTS: Ban on Australian territories legislating around euthanasia, Ministry for Territories.

30 June 2022

Transcript

Interview with James Vyver, ABC Canberra Drive
SUBJECT: Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill.

30 June 2022

Transcript

New heritage laws for Christmas Island

I am pleased to announce new laws to support and manage private freehold properties with local heritage values on Christmas Island (CI).

28 June 2022

Media release

To the residents of Norfolk Island

I am pleased and proud to have been asked by the Prime Minister to take on the position of Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories.

28 June 2022

Media release

To the residents of the Indian Ocean Territories

I am thrilled the Prime Minister asked me to take on the position of Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories.

28 June 2022

Media release

Nominations now open for 2022 National Awards for Local Government

Local Governments across Australia are encouraged to nominate outstanding projects to be recognised in this year’s National Awards for Local Government. 

21 June 2022

Media release

Speech at ALGA Conference
SUBJECTS: Local government cooperation, Commonwealth assistance for local governments

19 June 2022

Speech

Interview with Stephen Cenatiempo, Breakfast Show, 2CC Talking Canberra
SUBJECTS: Euthanasia, Legislative change, Legislative Assembly of the Australian Capital Territory

10 June 2022

Transcript

Interview with Greg Jennett, ABC
SUBJECTS: Regions, gas and electricity prices, voluntary assisted dying laws in the NT and ACT.

08 June 2022

Transcript

Interview with Lish Fejer, ABC Radio Canberra, Breakfast
SUBJECTS: Voluntary assisted dying.

08 June 2022

Transcript