Fiona Scott
Fiona Scott | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Lindsay | |
| In office 7 September 2013 – 2 July 2016 | |
| Preceded by | David Bradbury |
| Succeeded by | Emma Husar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 March 1977 Penrith, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality |  Australia |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Spouse | Aaron Parnell |
| Alma mater | University of Western Sydney. University of New South Wales, Australian Graduate School of Management |
| Profession | Marketing consultant, politician |
| Website | www |
Fiona Meryl Scott (born 1 March 1977) is an Australian politician. She was a Liberal member of the Australian House of Representatives, representing the Division of Lindsay in New South Wales from the 2013 election until the 2016 election.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Scott was born in Sydney and educated at Kindalin Christian School. In her senior years she went to St Paul's Grammar School[3] and then studied at the University of Western Sydney where she graduated with a Bachelor of Business. She also holds a Master of Business Administration[4] from the Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM).
Career
[edit]Political career
[edit]Scott contested the seat of Lindsay for the first time at the 2010 federal election receiving a 5.16-point swing towards her.[1] She contested the seat again at the 2013 federal election and won it with a two-party-preferred swing of 4.11%.[5] Scott suffered a 4.10% swing against her at the 2016 federal election and was defeated by Emma Husar.
Post-politics
[edit]In January 2017, Scott commenced providing political commentary on Sky News Australia featuring on PM Agenda later Speers and Paul Murray Live.[citation needed]
In June 2024 at the Federal Council of the Liberal Party, Scott was elected as Federal Vice President of the Liberal Party of Australia. [6]
Controversies
[edit]Sex appeal comments
[edit]In the 2013 election campaign, Abbott described her as having "a bit of sex appeal". Former Labor leader Mark Latham ridiculed these comments, saying that he "had a good look at her" and said that Abbott "must have his beer goggles on".[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Hills, Brendan; Cheng, Kevin (8 September 2013). "Fiona Scott takes Lindsay from assistant treasurer David Bradbury". Penrith Press. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
- ^ "Electorate: Lindsay". Federal Election 2016. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 2 July 2016. Retrieved 3 July 2016.
- ^ "Fiona Scott MP Friends". Fiona Scott MP. Retrieved 15 May 2015.
- ^ "Fiona Scott Candidate for Lindsay". Liberal Party of Australia. Archived from the original on 28 September 2013. Retrieved 7 September 2013.
- ^ "House of Representatives: NSW: Lindsay". Election 2013. Australian Electoral Commission. 13 September 2013. Archived from the original on 9 September 2013. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
- ^ Elks, Sarah (23 June 2024). "Gary Hardgrave loses federal Liberal vice president bid". The Australian. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
- ^ "Mark Latham gaffe over Tony Abbott sex appeal comment". 14 August 2013.
External links
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- 1977 births
- Living people
- Liberal Party of Australia members of the Parliament of Australia
- Politicians from Sydney
- Western Sydney University alumni
- Members of the Australian House of Representatives for Lindsay
- Members of the Australian House of Representatives
- Women members of the Australian House of Representatives
- 21st-century Australian politicians
- 21st-century Australian women politicians