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Tamsin Rose and Catie McLeod

Climate 200-backed independent and Liberal party rising star in tight race for Pittwater

Jacqui Scruby Rory Amon Pittwater Dominic Perrottet Labor Matt Kean Michael Regan
NSW Independent candidate Jacqui Scruby speaks to media while announcing her candidacy for the seat of Pittwater ahead of a NSW state by-election
Jacqui Scruby says that as an independent and more progressive politician she can effect greater change, pointing to the successes of other crossbenchers, including Wakehurst MP Michael Regan. Photograph: Dan Himbrechts/AAP

An independent candidate who narrowly missed snagging the blue-ribbon seat of Pittwater at the last state election is trying again after the Liberal MP Rory Amon quit earlier this year.

The byelection was triggered by Amon’s resignation after being charged with 10 child sexual assault offences in August. He has denied all charges.

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