McKay was re-elected on October 23, 1978, and served four years as Financial Critic. McKay was mayor of Newcastle from 1986 to 1987. He was re-elected again on October 13, 1987, and on September 23, 1991.
McKay's re-election as Financial Critic occurred on October 23, 1978, and he served for four years. He then became mayor of Newcastle from 1986 to 1987.  He was elected again in 1987 and 1991.