Jacqui Scruby
Australian politician
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Jacqueline Claire Scruby[2] 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.[1] Described as a "teal independent", her candidacy was backed by the organisation Climate 200.[5][6]
Jacqui Scruby | |
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Scruby in 2024 | |
| Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Pittwater | |
| Assumed office 19 October 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Rory Amon |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Independent |
| Spouse | Michael Scruby |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Technology Sydney |
| Occupation | Sustainability consultant[1] Environmental lawyer[1] |
Education and career
Scruby received a Bachelor of Medical Science and a Bachelor of Laws from University of Technology Sydney in 2007. She also received a Graduate Certificate of Legal Practice from the College of Law in 2007[7] and subsequently worked as a sustainability consultant, an environmental lawyer and as an adviser to federal Independent MPs Sophie Scamps and Zali Steggall.[1]
