Fiona Scott


Fiona Meryl Scott 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.

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 before studying at the University of Western Sydney, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Business. She also holds a Master of Business Administration from the Australian Graduate School of Management.

Career

Pre-political career

From 1997 to 1999, Scott worked in London for the International Maritime Satellite Organization. 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. She contested the seat again at the 2013 federal election and won it with a two-party-preferred swing of 4.11%. 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.