Councillor Linda Scott

Councillor Linda Scott Board Chair and Director, former Deputy Lord Mayor and former Councillor, City of Sydney and current resident of the best City in the world, Sydney!

Linda Scott is Labor’s candidate for Lord Mayor in the 2021 City of Sydney Local Government Elections. She is a progressive leader, currently serving as a Labor Councillor on the City of Sydney Council, and has formerly served as Deputy Lord Mayor. She get results, successfully advocating for increased City action on climate change and doubling library funding. She has won new affordable housing,

and increased support for those experiencing homelessness. She has successfully advocated for new childcare and skate ramps, and spearheaded City action to fight racism and support refugees. She sets the national agenda as President of the Australian Local Government Association, and is the first woman to be elected as President of Local Government NSW, the peak body for NSW councils. A strong supporter for reforming the Australian Labor Party, Linda won Labor’s first ever community preselection, where more than 4,000 people elected her to be Labor’s candidate for Lord Mayor of Sydney in the 2012 NSW Local Government Elections. Linda is also the Deputy Chair of Labor’s Sustainable Communities Committee. Linda lives with her husband and two children in Newtown, Sydney. She enjoys bushwalking, swimming and live music.

In Sydney, ANZAC Day is synonymous with Uncle Ray Minniecon — ADF veteran, pastor, Elder. A man whose grandfather rode a...
25/04/2026

In Sydney, ANZAC Day is synonymous with Uncle Ray Minniecon — ADF veteran, pastor, Elder.

A man whose grandfather rode as a Light Horseman at Beersheba.

This morning, a small but vocal group booed his Acknowledgement of Country at Martin Place. They were drowned out — immediately and overwhelmingly — by sustained applause from thousands who know what this day actually stands for.

Uncle Ray’s response was dignified, as you’d expect: “They just need to realise their place in this country.”

The booing was shameful. The response from thousands of Australians was not.

We love you, Uncle Ray. 💛🖤❤️

Vale James Valentine - what a devastating loss for us all, but especially his family and loved ones.I’ll always be so gr...
22/04/2026

Vale James Valentine - what a devastating loss for us all, but especially his family and loved ones.

I’ll always be so grateful to James for allowing me to be his first Exit Interview on his new segment on ABC Sydney when I left local government.

He was so profoundly thoughtful, wise and clever - whilst always letting humanity shining through. Lots of love to everyone today.

15/12/2025

In response to the Bondi Beach incident, support services are available for those affected.

🔴 Register.Find.Reunite. has been activated by Australian Red Cross to help people reconnect with family and friends. Visit https://brnw.ch/21wYlXs to access the service.

☎️NSW Police Force Public Information and Inquiry Centre (PIIC) is operating 24/7 on 1800 227 228 for information relating to people impacted.

🩸 Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is supporting Sydney hospitals. O- and O+ blood are always in high demand in emergencies. To donate, visit https://brnw.ch/21wYlXt, call 13 14 95, or use the Lifeblood app.

In moments like this, checking in on one another and sharing only verified information can make a real difference. Support resources are available at https://brnw.ch/21wYlXs.

14/12/2025
11/11/2025

The Liberals have lost 33 seats over the last two elections, with 26 of those in urban areas … because of their inability to accept the science around the danger of global warming.

17/10/2025

I’m Backing Darcy

Wonderful to catch up with Darcy Byrne and Linda Scott
— two great champions of local government.

I’m proudly backing Darcy for LGNSW President — he’ll be a fearless advocate for our councils and communities across NSW. 💪

10/09/2025

I can’t wait to visit Parliament on King this week!

🎈For those of you who are Labor members! 🎈I’m volunteering to be elected to Labor's National Policy Forum – the body tha...
10/08/2025

🎈For those of you who are Labor members! 🎈

I’m volunteering to be elected to Labor's National Policy Forum – the body that shapes Labor’s platform for the future - to ensure our party remains bold, inclusive, and focused on delivering fairness and equality for all Australians.

I am also running with fantastic left candidates 🏆 Monika Wheeler 🏆 and 🏆 Peter Moss 🏆. It’s important to ensure a progressive majority on the National Policy Forum, so I encourage you to also preference Monika and Peter.

I’ve always worked to amplify grassroots voices, including as Co-Convenor of Labor for Refugees. I bring experience, commitment, and a progressive vision for Labor’s future.

Ballots will arrive this Monday 11th August - I’d be so grateful for your support!

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