Jacqui Scruby
Jacqui Scruby | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Pittwater | |
| Assumed office 19 October 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Rory Amon |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | Michael Scruby |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Avalon Beach[1] |
| Occupation | Sustainability consultant[2] Environmental lawyer[2] |
Jacqueline Claire Scruby[1] is an Australian independent politician who was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly in the 2024 Pittwater state by-election on 19 October 2024. She had previously unsuccessfully contested the seat at the 2023 New South Wales state election,[3][4] coming within 606 votes of winning.[2] Described as a "teal independent", her candidacy was backed by the organization Climate 200.[5][6] Scruby has worked as a sustainability consultant, an environmental lawyer and as an adviser to federal Independent MPs Sophie Scamps and Zali Steggall.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "2024 Pittwater State by-election". elections.nsw.gov.au. New South Wales Electoral Commission. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ a b c d Green, Antony (24 October 2024). "Pittwater By-election - NSW Electorate, Candidates, Results". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ Smith, Alexandra (19 October 2024). "Jacqui Scruby set to win Pittwater, teals' first NSW state seat". The Sydney Morning Herald. Nine Entertainment. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ Costin, Luke (19 October 2024). "Independent wins beach battle in Liberal-teal fight". The Singleton Argus. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ "Teal independent Jacqui Scruby coasts to byelection win in Sydney Liberal heartland". The Guardian. Australian Associated Press. 19 October 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ Lewis, Alexander; Dole, Nick (19 October 2024). "Jacqui Scruby set to become first teal MP in NSW parliament after snatching Pittwater by-election". ABC News. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
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