As a resident of Theodore, Mark understands his community and the local issues.

                       

Raising his children locally, Mark has an added incentive to ensure this community is the best place to live and raise a family. 

 

Mark is a proud member and supporter of many community organisations such as Lions, Rotary, local Men's Shed's and CWA, Helensvale RSL, Neighbourhood Watch and numerous sporting organisations. When Parliament is not sitting Mark attends as many school P&C meeting as possible to stay in touch with the needs of our students and their schools.

Prior to his election, as a local Mortgage Broker, Mark was frustrated with the ongoing neglect and misrepresentation of the community at the hands of Labor. 

Organised crime was at all-time highs, schools were dilapidated, infrastructure was inadequate and the economy was buckling under mismanagement pressures.

Mark is the first elected Member of Parliament for the new seat of Theodore. As the past Member of Albert which was abolished at the 2017 Queensland State Election he has great record and has delivered on improving the state of local roads and Schools, enhancing job opportunities and creating a safer community. Here are just a few of what Mark has helped deliver since being first elected in 2012.

1: Funding to replace the John Muntz Bridge $15m.

2: The upgrading of Exit 54 Interchange $75m.

3. $330,000 to improve pedestrian saftey on Oxenford-Coomera Gorge Road (Maudsland Road) near Killarney Court at Oxenford

3: 20 Additional Police Officers for the Coomera Police Station.

4: Flashing Light School Zones for State Schools in the Electorate.

5: Over $25m in additional funding for permanent classrooms for Schools, a new administration building, along with a number of new and upgraded play grounds and new undercover areas for students at a number of schools.

6: Assisted local Community Groups, School’s and Sporting organisations with obtaining grants to update infrastructure and to implement and run community based programs.

 

8: Tamborine Oxenford Road Near Hayes Road upgrade $800,000+.

 

One thing Mark has become well known for is his willingness to make himself available to residents through his signature Community Roadsides. When Parliament is not sitting you will see him conducting these roadsides and engaging with the local community. Mark uses his Facebook Page to promote where and when his roadside will take place. Click here for a list of his Roadside locations.