About Mark

I was born and raised in the suburb of Hurstville Grove and have lived in the St George area my entire life.

Born and raised in Hurstville Grove, Mark has lived in the St George area his entire life. Today, he lives in Penshurst with his wife Adla, a dedicated school teacher, and their two boys, James and Sammy, who attend local schools and play sport on weekends, just like so many families across our area.

Mark knows this community because it’s his home.

As a long-time local and proud resident, I am deeply committed to delivering for our community and ensuring the St George area remains a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

"I’m always here to support you and your family with any local or state issue."

Since his election in 2011, Mark has worked tirelessly to deliver for the local community, including:

  • Over $740 million for the redevelopment of St George Hospital, including a new Emergency Department, Acute Services Building, Birthing Unit, Cancer Care Centre, more nurses and beds, along with an additional 108 car parking spaces.
  • Major upgrades to Oatley and Narwee Train Stations and commuter carparks at Oatley, Beverly Hills, Narwee and Riverwood.
  • Brand new synthetic playing fields at Poulton Park, Connells Point and Peakhurst Park.
  • Upgrades and funding for every single school throughout the electorate, with major works completed at Penshurst Public School and Hurstville Grove Infants School.
  • Protection of the Georges River with the establishment of the Dharawal National Park
  • Easing traffic congestion by rebuilding Allawah Bridge, widening the M5 East, along with secured funding for on and off ramps at Belmore Road, the widening of King Georges Road and the new M8 tunnels.
  • A $4.2 million health training facility at St George TAFE.
  • Providing Return and Earn machines across the St George area that have allowed local residents to deposit over 120.5 million cans and bottles.

Additionally, Mark is personally involved in many local charity and community groups including Lions clubs, Rotary, Meals on Wheels, AHEPA, CASS, RAIN, Learning Links, CanRevive and 3Bridges. He is also supportive of local sporting groups like the Forest Rangers Football Club, St George Basketball Association, Penshurst West Cricket Club, Peakhurst Amateur Swim Club, Connells Point Netball Club and the Kogarah Cougars Football Club.

In 2015, Mark was appointed as Deputy Whip of the NSW Parliament. In 2016, he was made Chair of the Committee on Environment and Planning and Chair of the Committee on Parliamentary Privilege and Ethics.

In 2017, Mark was promoted to Parliamentary Secretary for Transport and Infrastructure, a position he was extremely passionate about.

Following a highly successful 2019 re-election, Mark was promoted to Assistant Speaker in the Legislative Assembly.

In December 2021, Mark was then promoted to Cabinet as Minister for Multiculturalism and Seniors, portfolios which he is deeply passionate about.

With the change of Government in March 2023, Mark was promoted to a senior shadow ministerial portfolio as Shadow Minister for Multiculturalism, Shadow Minister for Jobs, Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology, and Shadow Minister for South-Western Sydney.

In early 2026, Mark was appointed to the new Shadow Cabinet by NSW Liberal Leader Kellie Sloane. He was promoted to the Shadow Minister for Roads, whilst also retaining his positions as the Shadow Minister for Multiculturalism, and Shadow Minister for South-Western Sydney.

Mark looks forward to serving in the Shadow Cabinet alongside a Liberal and Nationals team focused on delivery, accountability and standing up for communities across New South Wales.

As your strong local voice, Mark Coure will always fight for our community and deliver real results for local families and is always here to support you and your family with any local or state issue.