[7] In an editorial published in the Queensland Country Life, Head described the "genuiune grassroots movement" as enabling the rural industry to defend itself against the "onslaught of lies, mistruths and fake news spread by extreme green groups, politicians and certain sections of the media.
[8] Expecting the resulting Callide by-election to be held after the 2022 Australian federal election, Head was endorsed by the LNP as their candidate in February 2022.
[9] His successful election as the state member for Callide saw Head become the youngest MP to serve in the 57th Legislative Assembly of Queensland.
[3] In his speech, Head warned his fellow parliamentarians not to treat his electorate with disdain, stating that failing to do so would make "an enemy of me and my people.
"[4] Head's maiden speech was criticised by the Member for Greenslopes Joe Kelly who summarised it as: "let’s cut down the trees, let’s get rid of the Containers for Change program and if you come near anybody in my town I’m going to bash you up!