Opposition leader Mark McGowan and WA Labor candidate for Burns Beach Mark Folkard.
Camera IconOpposition leader Mark McGowan and WA Labor candidate for Burns Beach Mark Folkard. Credit: Supplied/Supplied

WA Labor announces Burns Beach candidate Mark Folkard

Tyler BrownJoondalup Times

A SENIOR police officer is WA Labor’s candidate for the soon-to-be redrawn electorate of Burns Beach.

Opposition leader Mark McGowan announced Mark Folkard as the new candidate when the State Opposition was in Joondalup on Monday.

“Mark is a police officer of 27 years standing,” Mr McGowan said.

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“He assisted in establishing the East Timor police force and he’s been a nominee for Police Officer of the Year.

“I’m looking forward to Mark joining the team.”