SS

    Sophie Scamps

    Teal Independent MP

    IndependentMackellar, NSWIncumbent

    Biography

    Background and political history

    Dr Sophie Scamps is a GP, former elite middle-distance runner and climate campaigner who defeated Liberal Jason Falinski in the once-blue-riband seat of Mackellar in 2022. She sits on the Health, Climate and Indigenous Affairs committees and spearheads a parliamentary cross-bench working group on methane-emissions accounting.

    Policy Positions

    Key issues and stances

    Climate

    Science-based 60 % by 2030

    No new coal & gas, electrify transport on Northern Beaches.


    Health

    GP availability

    Incentives for bulk-billing clinics on Pittwater peninsula.


    Integrity

    Donation caps

    Ban on corporate donations & real-time disclosure.

    Voting History

    Recent votes on key legislation

    Climate Change Bill 2022

    2022-08-04YES

    43 % target

    NACC Bill 2022

    2022-11-30YES

    Integrity body

    Methane Pollution Reduction Bill 2024

    2024-10-11YES

    Mandatory methane reporting & cap

    Election History

    Past election results

    YearElectorateResultVote %
    2022MackellarWon52.5%

    Contact Information

    Get in touch with Sophie Scamps

    Office Address

    Shop 1, 1238 Pittwater Rd, Narrabeen NSW 2101