WYATT Roy made history on August 21, 2010 when at age 20 he was elected the Federal Member for Longman, 60km north of Brisbane, and the youngest Member of Parliament in Australia.

Wyatt will be in Bundaberg this weekend to meet some of Hinkler's young achievers, but the NewsMail was given the opportunity to ask him some questions from our readers.

Q. How do you feel about the comparisons between you and King Joffrey? Are you a Game of Thrones fan? If so, which is your favourite character?

I am a Game of Thrones fan, though I'm not too sure about the King Joffrey comparison. On my favourite character, you can't go past Khaleesi.

Q. In 2012 you made Cleo magazine's 50 Most Eligible Bachelors list. How do you feel about commentary on politicians' appearance?

I was never sure how to take that one. I hope that people remember politicians for the difference they've made to the country, not how they look. They often say that politics is celebrity for ugly people.

Q. Do you think enough of your parliamentary colleagues are social media savvy? How much of a role do you think it's played in your success? Do you have any general advice for young people on social media?

Social media is a big part of modern politics. But it's not a substitute for the traditional forms of engagement. And I think that it's important we don't confuse keyboard activism with real engagement.

Q. Can you tell why there is only one female in the LNP cabinet? Is it because they aren't considered competent or is One Term Tony really a misogynist?

A. The great strength of the LNP is our diversity. We have farmers, small business people, doctors and former military personnel in our ranks. We are the party seeking much more than a parliament dominated by union organisers or lawyers.

Q. Please tell me why hard working women, who are actually employed, have been discriminated against for the last 10 years, whilst those on Welfare copped it sweet?

A. While the Federal Government funds the childcare benefit and rebate principally to allow parents to participate in the workforce, we're also critically aware of the social, educational and emotional benefits of child care, not to forget some often much-needed respite or essential time-out for mum or dad.

This is not, nor should at any stage, be an "us versus them" topic. There are many issues confronting the child care sector at the moment which we are indeed trying to address through a Productivity Commission Inquiry into child care, due to present its draft report early next week.

Q. Hervey Bay and Bundaberg part of Hinkler have been named as an area part of the Federal Government's work for the dole scheme, with already high youth unemployment what is the government's plans to increase employment especially for young job seekers?

The recent federal budget was packed with job-creation and education initiatives. A raft of programs aimed at getting more Australians into work kicked off on July 1.

Regional Australians have too often missed on high quality education due to narrowly focused government policy. But for the first time, the Federal Government is providing unfettered access to higher education loans for those studying diplomas, advanced diplomas and associate degrees at all approved higher education institutions such as TAFE and private colleges.

In summary, young Australians in all regions are being supported to select from an array of opportunities at TAFE, university or as a tradie … without paying a single dollar up front. This will ensure that people from the most disadvantaged backgrounds can find meaningful employment.

Q. What will the changes to the HECS funding do to assist youth in Regional Queensland and how will this affect TAFE students. Will it assist youth in regional Queensland to get jobs and stay local to study.

Expanding access to higher education, as outlined above, will not only provide a boost to regional economies by ensuring there are more skilled workers, but education institutions themselves will be able to grow, employ more people and invest more back into their local communities.

Q. The budget has been criticised as being unfair or too tough. The government has largely defended this as being necessary to protect Australia's future. As the youngest parliamentarian, can you explain how the tough decisions in this budget will help provide a strong future for your generation that has only entered the workforce in the last decade as well as those who have not yet entered the workforce?

When the Coalition last left government in 2007, there was a $20 billion surplus and $50 billion in the bank. After six years of Labor, our debt increased by the third highest rate of the 17 advanced IMF economies.

If we don't act, today's seven-year-old - by the time he or she reaches voting age - will inherit a nation with $700 billion of debt and a $25 billion deficit in today's money. That's $25,000 for every Australian. And that's before we deal with the aging of the population.

We have about 5½ people working today for every person who is not. This will eventually drop to around 2½ people working for every person who is not.

The Productivity Commission has pointed out that if we don't act as we have in the budget, the next generation will be paying 21% higher taxes than we currently do.

It's not fair for the next generation to pick up the bill. This federal budget is about intergenerational equity.

Q. You entered politics at a young age in comparison to most, with youth unemployment high and many young people feeling they don't get heard or listened to how can young people actually make a difference where it counts and make their first steps into politics. Also is it more important to get involved with a minor or a major party and why?

It's important for everyone to have their voices heard and become directly involved. Often the biggest impediment to active engagement is the belief that politics is for a select few. Our democracy should be owned by all Australians.