Mark Folkard

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.

Mark Folkard MLA
Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly for Burns Beach
In office 11 March 2017 – 8 March 2025
Preceded by	District created
Succeeded by	District abolished
Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly for Mindarie
Incumbent
Assumed office 8 March 2025
Preceded by	District created
Personal details
Born	(1965-01-23) 23 January 1965 (age 60) Perth, Western Australia
Political party	Labor
Occupation	Police officer
Website	www.markfolkard.com.au

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]