Fiona Meryl Scott (born 1 March 1977) is an Australian politician. She was a Liberal member of the

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, representing the

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in New South Wales from the 2013 election until the

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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 and then studied at the

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where she graduated with a Bachelor of Business. She also holds a Master of Business Administration from the

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(AGSM).

Career

Pre-political career

From 1997 to 1999, Scott worked in London for the International Maritime Satellite Organization (INMARSAT). She later worked as a marketing manager for the

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of companies, managing the post-acquisition, development and re-branding of

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. 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.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Scott, Fiona 1977 births Living people Liberal Party of Australia members of the Parliament of Australia Politicians from Sydney Western Sydney University alumni Members of the Australian House of Representatives for Lindsay Members of the Australian House of Representatives Women members of the Australian House of Representatives 21st-century Australian politicians 21st-century Australian women politicians