Marion Scrymgour

Marion Scrymgour

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Marion Scrymgour is an Australian politician representing the Labor Party. She has served as the Member for Lingiari in the Northern Territory since 2001, making her one of the first Aboriginal women elected to the Australian Parliament. Known for her advocacy on Indigenous issues, Scrymgour has focused on improving the lives of her constituents, particularly in remote and Indigenous communities. She recently secured her seat with a significant swing in her favor, reflecting continued support for Labor in her electorate.

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Marion Scrymgour is a Labor MP who accused Brethren members of intimidating Aboriginal voters.

Labor claims Brethren sect ‘up to their eyeballs’ in far-right election plot
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-09-14
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Marion Scrymgour endorsed the coroner's report and emphasized the importance of its truth being heard in federal parliament.

Zachary Rolph, officer who shot Indigenous, found to be racist
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-07-07
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Marion Scrymgour is the Labor member for Lingiari who reported on the Brethren's campaign activities in her electorate.

The minute-long message that unleashed the Brethren’s election machine
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-06-06
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Marion Scrymgour is another Indigenous MP consulted by Albanese about the defection.

Greens senator Dorinda Cox moves to Labor
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-06-02
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Marion Scrymgour enjoyed swings of up to 11 per cent as she increased her margin in Lingiari.

Polling booth data shows how PM Anthony Albanese steamrolled Peter Dutton
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-05-16
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Marion Scrymgour held her seat by just 1.6 per cent before the election.

Who turned against Peter Dutton and won Labor the election
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-05-04
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