Jacqui Scruby | |
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| 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] |
| Alma mater | University of Technology Sydney |
| 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 organisation Climate 200. [5] [6]
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. [2]