June 20, 2022
The LNP held on to the safe seat of Callide at the weekend by-election with candidate Bryson Head securing almost 50 per cent of first preference votes.
Electoral Commission of Queensland figures on Monday morning showed Mr Head with 49.84 per cent of primary votes, ahead of the ALP’s Bronwyn Dendle with 19.57 per cent.
Vote numbers (in ballot paper order):
- JARRY, Fabrice – Legalise Cannabis Qld (Party) – 1155
- GILBARD, Paula – Animal Justice Party (Queensland) – 398
- BURLING, Adam – Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) – 2379
- LOHSE, Sharon – Pauline Hanson’s One Nation Queensland Division – 3493
- HEAD, Bryson – Liberal National Party of Queensland – 12,096
- DENDLE, Bronwyn – Australian Labor Party (State of Queensland) – 4750
An ECQ spokesperson said more than 10,600 people turned out to vote at polling booths across the electorate on Saturday.
As well, more than 8600 Callide residents voted at Early Voting Centres, more than 830 voted by phone and more than 4170 postal votes had been returned by Saturday.
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Mr Head, 26, is an exploration geologist based in Chinchilla who has been working in the coal industry.
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During 2020-21, Mr Head worked with the National Recovery and Resilience Agency to support communities affected by drought in south-west Queensland.
In a statement released on Saturday, Mr Head said the LNP victory was not just a win for him.
“It’s a win for our rural and regional communities. It’s also a win for the incredible team behind me,” he said.
“I could not have done this without the generous support of loyal volunteers, and for this I say a whole hearted thank you.
“I’d like to mention our LNP Leader, David Crisafulli MP, and the rest of the LNP team who have been incredible with their support along the way.
“I am committed to being a strong voice for Callide, it’s what you’ve elected me on and it’s what I will be.
“I’ll fight relentlessly to protect our local industries, fight to fix the broken health system and rural and regional roads. And I’ll also be fighting for our fair share of water infrastructure projects.
“As the youngest member of Queensland Parliament, I feel incredibly honoured.
“I’d also like to acknowledge my fellow candidates Fabrice, Paula, Adam, Sharon and Bronwyn.
“Now, the real work begins.”
