Mark Folkard

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Mark James Folkard (born 23 January 1965) is an Australian politician. He has been a Labor member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly since the 2017 state election, representing Burns Beach which was renamed Mindarie from 2025.

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Born (1965-01-23) 23 January 1965 (age 61)
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Mark Folkard
Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly
for Burns Beach
In office
11 March 2017  8 March 2025
Preceded byDistrict created
Succeeded byDistrict abolished
Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly
for Mindarie
Assumed office
8 March 2025
Preceded byDistrict created
Personal details
Born (1965-01-23) 23 January 1965 (age 61)
PartyLabor
OccupationPolice officer
Websitewww.markfolkard.com.au
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Folkard was a Western Australia Police Sergeant before entering politics.[1]

Folkard has been awarded the Police Overseas Service Medal with East Timor clasp, the National Police Service Medal, the National Medal, the Australian Defence Medal, the Commissioner's Medal for Excellence, the Western Australia Police Medal, and the United Nations Medal (UNMISET).[2]

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