Fiona Scott Explained

Fiona Scott
Constituency Mp:Lindsay
Parliament:Australian
Predecessor:David Bradbury
Successor:Emma Husar
Term Start:7 September 2013
Term End:2 July 2016
Birth Date:1977 3, df=yes
Spouse:Aaron Parnell
Party:Liberal Party of Australia
Alma Mater:University of Western Sydney. University of New South Wales, Australian Graduate School of Management
Profession:Marketing consultant, politician

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 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

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.

Controversies

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".[6]

Notes and References

  1. News: Fiona Scott takes Lindsay from assistant treasurer David Bradbury . Penrith Press . 8 September 2013 . Hills, Brendan . Cheng, Kevin . 14 September 2013 .
  2. Web site: Electorate: Lindsay. 2 July 2016. Federal Election 2016. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 3 July 2016.
  3. Web site: Fiona Scott MP Friends. Fiona Scott MP. 2015-05-15.
  4. Web site: Fiona Scott Candidate for Lindsay . Liberal Party of Australia . 7 September 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130928025316/http://www.liberal.org.au/member/fiona-scott . 28 September 2013 . dead .
  5. Web site: House of Representatives: NSW: Lindsay . . Election 2013 . 13 September 2013 . 14 September 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130909205342/http://vtr.aec.gov.au/HouseDivisionFirstPrefs-17496-128.htm . 9 September 2013 . dead .
  6. Web site: Mark Latham gaffe over Tony Abbott sex appeal comment . 14 August 2013 .