John McMaster (26 June 1830 – 29 February 1924)[1] was an alderman and mayor of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

[2][4] John and Catherine McMaster immigrated to Queensland, Australia on the ship "William Miles" arriving January 1855 [5][6] and became a freehold farmer at Melton Hill near Nundah.

[2][8] Following an illness of several months, John McMaster died at the home of his granddaughter at Kent Street, New Farm, Brisbane on Friday 29 February 1924 aged 93 years.

He served on the following committees:[10] John McMaster was the Member of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland for the electorate of Fortitude Valley from 14 September 1885 to 11 March 1899 as a member of the Ministerialist party.

John McMaster was appointed a Member of the Queensland Legislative Council on 9 May 1899 (a life appointment) but resigned on 22 July 1901 to stand again for election as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland.