I’m Mark Folkard, Member for Burns Beach and WA Labor’s Candidate for Mindarie at the 2025 State Election.

I was born and raised in Western Australia, and I'm currently living in Clarkson with my wife, Andrea.

Before entering Parliament, I served as a Police Officer for over 27 years, working hard to keep our community safe.

A finalist for WA Police Officer of the Year, active member of the Quinns Mindarie Surf Lifesaving Club and volunteer firefighter with the Quinns Rocks Bushfire Brigade, public service has always been at the heart of everything I do.

I have represented our community for the last seven and a half years – an honour of a lifetime, and I am deeply grateful for your trust. The Roger Cook Labor Government has a strong track record of delivering for the northern suburbs, and I’m so proud of the work we have done.

But I won’t take Mindarie for granted. I know that in times of global challenges, many in our community are feeling the pinch from cost of living pressures – that’s why tackling cost of living is the Cook Labor Government’s number one priority.

Our strong economic management means we can keep doing what’s right for WA - tackling cost of living, putting patients first, and investing in quality education and training for our kids.

That’s why I put my hand up in 2017 to be your voice and get our state back on track.

With a steady hand at the wheel, our experienced and united WA Labor team can continue to deliver for our northern suburbs.