Fiona Scott
Fiona Scott | |
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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 | Penrith, New South Wales, Australia | 1 March 1977
Nationality | ![]() |
Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
Spouse(s) | 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[]
Scott was born in Sydney, and was educated at Kindalin Christian School and in her senior years at St Paul's Grammar School[3] before studying 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[]
Pre-political career[]
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From 1997 to 1999, Scott worked in London for the International Maritime Satellite Organization (INMARSAT). She later worked as a marketing manager for the Westfield Group of companies, managing the post-acquisition, development and re-branding of Westfield Penrith. She also successfully ran her own marketing consultancy business working with both small, medium and large organisations.
Political career[]
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[]
In January 2017 Scott commenced providing political commentary on Sky News Australia featuring on PM Agenda later Speers and Paul Murray Live.
References[]
- ^ 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.
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