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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]
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 |
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).
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.[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]
Sex appeal comments
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]
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