Martin Aldridge

Martin has a strong affinity with the Agricultural Region, having grown up in Merredin and Gingin and finishing his schooling in Moora. He gained a strong understanding of regional issues while farming with his parents near Gingin and always been an active volunteer in his community.

Martin’s professional background includes serving as a senior firefighter with the Department of Fire and Emergency Services and public service roles advising both Members of Parliament and Government Ministers.

Martin was first elected to fill a casual vacancy in the Legislative Council as a result of the resignation of Mia Davies to contest the Legislative Assembly in April 2013. Martin was re-elected in 2013 and 2017, and currently serves in the Legislative Council and as a Member of the Standing Committee on Procedure and Privileges.

Martin resides in Gingin with his young family including three children. He spends plenty of time getting around the 280,000km² Agricultural Region, which is home to150,000 people and key industries including agriculture, fishing, tourism and mining.