Scott was born on 16 November 1946 in Kellerberrin,Western Australia. Before entering politics,he worked in a wide range of occupations,including as a new land farmer and rural fencing instructor in Badgingarra,an offshore oil worker,a clothing manufacturer and retailer,and a theatrical set builder.[1][2]
During his time in Parliament,Scott served on several committees,including:
Joint Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation:14 June 1995 –14 November 1996;reappointed 26 June 1997 –10 January 2001
Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs:28 June 2001 –23 January 2005
Select Committee to Review the Legislative Council Standing Committee System:1997
Select Committee on Rules,Orders and Usage of the House:2002–2003
Select Committee into Workers Compensation:2004
He also introduced several private members' bills on issues such as public interest disclosures,genetically modified organisms,and urban planning. Notable examples include:
Public Interests Disclosures Bill 1997
Genetically Modified Material (Temporary Prohibition) Bill 1999
Metropolitan Region Scheme (Fremantle Controlled Access Highways) Bill 2001
Scott’s election marked a major milestone for the Greens in Western Australia,establishing a presence in state politics. His contributions helped solidify the party’s future influence in the WA Parliament.
Political views and advocacy
As the first Greens (WA) member elected to the Western Australian Parliament,Jim Scott was a prominent advocate for environmental protection,government transparency,and civil liberties. He supported reforms to strengthen the role of the Legislative Council as an effective house of review and was critical of government inaction on environmental issues.
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