Sophie Scamps
Counted against the divisions held while they sat, not the whole parliament. Absence from a division is not abstention: pairing arrangements, leave and parliamentary duties are not distinguished in the official record. How these figures are computed.
Background
| Born | 15 Mar 1971, Wahroonga, New South Wales |
|---|---|
| Entered parliament | 21 May 2022 |
| Parliaments | 47th, 48th |
| Qualification | Institution |
|---|---|
| Bachelor in Medicine, Bachelor in Surgery | University of Sydney |
| Master of Public Health | University of New South Wales |
| Master of History, Science and Technology (Honours) | University of Oxford |
| Diploma in Tropical Medicine (Honours and Gold Medal), College of Surgeons | Dublin |
Occupations before parliament
| Role | Organisation | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Health Promotion | Southwest Sydney Local Health District | from 2011 |
| General Practitioner | 2010 – 2021 | |
| Hospital and Emergency Medicine Doctor | 1995 – 2000 | |
| Professional Athlete (Middle Distance Runner) |
Election history
| Election | Electorate | Party | First pref % | Swing | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 federal election | Mackellar | Independent | 37.98 | +4.26 | Elected |
| 2022 federal election | Mackellar | Independent | 38.11 | +38.11 | Elected |
First-preference share of the formal vote at each event, matched by name within the member's state.
Parliamentary expenses
| Category | Apr-Jun 2026 | Jan-Mar 2026 | Oct-Dec 2025 | Jul-Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office Administration | $108,083 | $81,199 | $39,542 | $24,936 |
| Office Facilities | $56,926 | $62,067 | $57,744 | $56,025 |
| Employee Travel | $37,217 | $19,984 | $17,646 | $21,134 |
| Other Car Costs | $5,873 | $6,660 | $6,875 | $5,708 |
| Travel Allowance | $6,118 | $4,186 | $6,118 | $5,724 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $8,016 | $4,598 | $3,114 | $3,380 |
| International Travel | $3,701 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Telecommunications | $569 | $381 | $344 | $568 |
| Family or Nominee Travel | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,216 |
| Total | $226,504 | $179,076 | $131,384 | $118,693 |
Expenditure as the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority publishes it each quarter, in its own categories, rounded to the dollar. Travel distances, office locations and roles differ, so totals do not compare between members. IPEA's reports and notes.
Funding disclosures
| Election | Electorate | Donations | Donors | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 federal election | Mackellar | $1,729,956 | 1,673 | $1,643,292 |
| 2022 federal election | Mackellar | $1,558,960 | 828 | $1,542,030 |
| Financial year | Donations | Donors |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | $144,837 | 33 |
| 2022-23 | $97,046 | 58 |
Returns as lodged with the AEC: a candidate's return covers the gifts received and electoral expenditure for that election, a member's annual return the gifts received in the financial year. AEC Transparency Register.
Bills raised
| Bill | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Red Lines Package Omnibus Bill 2026 | Sponsor | Before Reps |
| Road Vehicle Standards Amendment (Safer E-Bikes) Bill 2025 | Sponsor | Not Proceeding |
| Transparent and Quality Public Appointments Bill 2026 | Sponsor | Not Proceeding |
Sponsor marks the member's own bill; Introduced marks bills they moved, typically as the responsible minister.
Voting record 201 divisions
Photo: waynerichmond (CC BY 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons.
Sources: Wikidata, Parliamentary Handbook, AEC (CC BY 4.0), IPEA (CC BY 3.0 AU), AEC disclosures (CC BY 4.0), They Vote For You (ODbL). Errors? Request a correction.