Bryson Head announced as LNP candidate for Callide

Callide’s newest candidate is hoping to inspire the younger generation to engage with the community and politics as he puts his hat in the ring to run for state parliament. Meet the candidate here.

Bryson Head may only be young, but he’s ready to do what he can for the people of Callide.

Mr Head, 26, has put his hand up to run for Callide when current state MP Colin Boyce resigns from his role to run as the LNP’s candidate for the Federal Electorate of Flynn.

Mr Boyce must retire from his position once the Federal Election is called and a by-election must be held for his state seat.

Mr Head was born and raised in the electorate in Chinchilla, growing up on a beef and grain property.

After spending time overseas and in the Brisbane area he decided it was time to return to his hometown.

“I’ve always been a strong advocate for my region and the primary producers,” he said.

“I like being back in regional Queensland for the fresh air and you don’t have to fight for a carpark in the main street.”

Mr Head said one of the things he would advocate for was the health system in regional areas.

“People want a health system that works,” he said.

“I was born and raised in a town where you could go to the local hospital and get a broken arm fixed.

“Some towns in Callide have grown over time but their health services have declined.”

Mr Head described the Callide electorate as “diverse” and “unique”.

He said in the lead up to the by-election he was learning a lot from outgoing MP Colin Boyce.

“It’s been good (getting around the electorate), it’s a bigger electorate that’s diverse and unique little communities and they all have their own challenges,” he said.

“I’ve learnt (from Colin) that you need to work hard to be the Member for Callide and I’m hoping to do that and there are also lots of people you need to work with.

“There are lots of issues relevant to regional Queensland that people in the big cities aren’t aware of.”

Mr Head said he hoped his candidacy would help encourage the youth community to consider getting into politics.

“Being a young candidate I want to see increased youth engagement, and increased youth engagement with the community in general,” he said.

“I hope people seeing a young candidate makes them want to ask questions about how they can get involved with politics and want to have a part in making a difference.”

He said he was looking forward to meeting more people around the electorate.

“A by-election is a rare opportunity to bring things to the forefront,” he said.

“I’m really looking forward to selling what I have to offer the people of callide, I’ve always loved striking conversation, and that’s part and parcel of being a candidate and politician.”