Kylea Jane Tink was born on 5 September 1970,[2] in the country New South Wales town of Coonabarabran.

[5] Tink is a former managing director of Edelman Australia,[6] the largest public relations firm in the world by revenue.

[9] Tink was one of the people who helped bring about the Pink Test, a cricketing fundraiser that raises awareness and money for the foundation, including significant grants from the government.

[15] In September 2021, Tink announced her candidacy to run for the seat of North Sydney at the 2022 election.

[23] Opposition leader Peter Dutton criticised Tink's ownership of shares in energy companies, given her advocacy on climate change.

[27][28] In September 2024, the Australian Electoral Commission announced the abolition of Tink's seat of North Sydney.