Jacqueline Claire Scruby[2] 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] Described as a "teal independent", her candidacy was backed by the organization Climate 200.[5][6]

Jacqui Scruby
Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly
for Pittwater
Assumed office
19 October 2024
Preceded byRory Amon
Personal details
Political partyIndependent
SpouseMichael Scruby
Children2
ResidenceAvalon Beach[1]

References

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  1. ^ "2024 Pittwater State by-election". elections.nsw.gov.au. New South Wales Electoral Commission. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  2. ^ "2024 Pittwater State by-election". elections.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
  3. ^ Smith, Alexandra (19 October 2024). "Jacqui Scruby set to win Pittwater, teals' first NSW state seat". The Sydney Morning Herald. Nine Entertainment. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  4. ^ Costin, Luke (19 October 2024). "Independent wins beach battle in Liberal-teal fight". The Singleton Argus. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  5. ^ "Teal independent Jacqui Scruby coasts to byelection win in Sydney Liberal heartland". The Guardian. Australian Associated Press. 19 October 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  6. ^ Lewis, Alexander; Dole, Nick (19 October 2024). "Jacqui Scruby set to become first teal MP in NSW parliament after snatching Pittwater by-election". ABC News. Retrieved 19 October 2024.