Scot MacDonald (born 15 February 1961) is an Australian politician. He was a

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member of the

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from 2011 to 2019. Scot served as a Parliamentary Secretary from 2015 to 2019. MacDonald holds a Bachelor of Financial Administration and a Masters of Environmental Management from the

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. Prior to

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, MacDonald was an executive officer at Riverina Citrus. From 1989 to 2008 he owned and managed with his wife, Guyra Rural Services for 20 years. The business was based in the Northern Tablelands of NSW and serviced farmers across northern NSW. MacDonald ran for the

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at the unwinnable fifth spot on the

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ticket at the 2001 election. He was the Liberal candidate for

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at the

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. He finished third. MacDonald was also an unsuccessful candidate for the

in 2007 before being elected in 2011. He was a member of numerous Parliamentary committees including GPSC5 which is notable for its Inquiry into Coal Seam Gas. He has also served on a wide range of inquries, such as the management of public lands, corrective services, racial vilification, and

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. MacDonald is a strong advocate of free trade. He believes the free market provides the greatest opportunities for individuals and enterprise. He is married to the Hon.

Aileen MacDonald Aileen MacDonald is an Australian politician who is a member of the New South Wales Legislative Council, representing the Liberal Party. She was first appointed in 2022 to replace Catherine Cusack. MacDonald was a member of the NSW Liberal part ...

MLC, a member of the NSW Legislative Council. They have three children (Alex, James and Nicola) and one granddaughter.

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