In an email to residents the MP for Pittwater stated:
''I was walked into the chamber by my fellow independents Alex Greenwich (Independent Member for Sydney) and Michael Regan (Independent Member for Wakehurst). NSW now has the largest crossbench of independents in its history with 10 members
Taking the Pledge of Loyalty was a proud moment for me personally, but also a moment of humility reflecting on the enormous trust the people of Pittwater have placed in me and the responsibilities that come with that.
Now, it's officially time to get to work on delivering our priorities.
I promised to hit the ground running, with just over two years of this parliamentary term remaining there’s no time to waste, and I’m determined to make good on that promise.
I know our community wants to see an end to vape and tobacco shops that are potentially operating illegally. In the first few days of parliament, legislation has passed to protect our community against illegal tobacco sales and related crime, such as the break-in at the Friendly Grocer Avalon. I voted with the Coalition to increase the penalties for illegal tobacco operations and will continue to call on the government to do more.
I’ve met with Ministers, including the Minister for Roads in relation to Mona Vale Rd and the broader Northern Beaches Road Strategy and the Minister for Planning to fight against the Mid-Rise Housing Strategy allowing 6-7 storey buildings in R3 zones with further announcements anticipated prior to the end of the year. These fights will be long ones – but they have started.
I’m excited to join an influential and effective cross bench to deliver for Pittwater and ensure our voice is heard on broader NSW issues. As an independent, serving my community instead of a political party is a key part of how I do politics differently.
I'm incredibly proud to be the new MP and represent the people of Pittwater.
Constituents have had almost three months without an MP, so I'm keen to hear from you and help you resolve any state-related issues.
The electorate office is at Suite 1, 1725 Pittwater Rd, Mona Vale and will be open for visitors from Monday 18 November.
In the meantime, you can contact me via pittwater@parliament.nsw.gov.au or ring the office on 02 9999 3599.
My inaugural speech in the NSW Parliament will be in February next year when parliament resumes, and I’ll let you know the date ASAP as it would be wonderful if you could make it.
As we embark on this journey, I’d like to thank everyone again for placing your trust in me.
My team and I will work hard to represent everyone in Pittwater by doing politics differently, free from party politics, listening and working together in the interests of this community. It’s a new way of doing things and I look forward to using my strong independent voice to benefit the people of Pittwater. '' Pittwater MP Scruby stated
Alex Greenwich, Independent Member for Sydney, and Michael Regan, Independent Member for Wakehurst, with Jacqui Scruby, Independent Member for Pittwater.
On November 7, 2024 the NSW Electoral Commission stated: ''We have returned the writs for the Epping, Hornsby and Pittwater State by-elections.''
The writs were signed and returned by the Acting Electoral Commissioner for New South Wales, Dr Matthew Phillips, to the Speaker of the NSW Legislative Assembly, the Hon. Greg Piper MP.
Results for Pittwater
Total Votes / Ballot Papers 48,700
Votes Distributed - 345 to Scruby, 667 to Ryburn
Exhausted Votes - 881
Informal - 1,250
RENNIE Doug LP - 1,893 First Preference Votes
RYBURN Georgia LIB - 19,852 First Preference Votes
SCRUBY Jacqui IND - 25,705 First Preference Votes
Progressive Totals
RYBURN Georgia LIB - 20,519; 44.06%
SCRUBY Jacqui IND - 26,050; 55.94%
View the by-election results and for more information: https://bit.ly/3YEO8GT