Jacqui Scruby

Jacqueline Claire Scruby^[1] 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] coming within 606 votes of winning.^[2] Described as a "teal independent", her candidacy was backed by the organisation Climate 200.^[5][6]

Jacqui Scruby MP
Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Pittwater
Incumbent
Assumed office 19 October 2024
Preceded by	Rory Amon
Personal details
Political party	Independent
Spouse	Michael Scruby
Children	2
Residence	Avalon Beach[1]
Alma mater	University of Technology Sydney
Occupation	Sustainability consultant[2] Environmental lawyer[2]

Education and career

Scruby received a Bachelor of Medical Science and a Bachelor of Laws from University of Technology Sydney in 2007. She also received a Graduate Certificate of Legal Practice from the College of Law in 2007^[7] and subsequently worked as a sustainability consultant, an environmental lawyer and as an adviser to federal Independent MPs Sophie Scamps and Zali Steggall.^[2]