MILLICENT’S Mark Braes has been announced as the Labor candidate for the State seat of MacKillop running against the incumbent, Liberal Nick McBride.
Mr Braes has worked as a lawyer in a private practice as a family and workplace mediator in the not-for-profit charity sector, and as a conciliation officer with the SA Workers Compensation Tribunal.
He now runs his own local mediation business, Braes Mediation Solutions.
He is known to be active in community affairs in Millicent and the Wattle Range region through memberships of charities, service clubs and other local committees.
Also serving as a previous elected member and Mayor of Wattle Range Council, Mr Braes held leadership roles locally in regional development and natural resource management and has contributed to many State-wide boards and committees.
SA Labor Leader Peter Malinauskas said: “Mark is a long-standing, committed local who has a track record in representing, advocating and delivering for his local community.
“I’m excited to welcome Mark to our team of energetic candidates focussed on building a better future for South Australia.”
Mr Braes said he will work towards preserving and sustaining the environmental advantages of the Limestone Coast, Coorong and Southern Mallee.
“I want to ensure the many diverse communities within MacKillop have equitable access to medical, social and community services,” Mr Braes said.
“This is essential for economic development.”
