Cr Reece Byrnes

In 2016, Councillor Reece Byrnes was elected as the youngest Councillor in the history of Tweed Shire Council and later served as Deputy Mayor for the 2021-2022 term.

Cr Byrnes is a member of the Australian Labor Party and believes he brings fairness, equality, accessibility, and a ‘fair-go’ to every Council decision he makes. He comes from a local family who worked tirelessly in the food production industry to provide for their community.

A history buff and self-proclaimed keen bad guitarist, Cr Byrnes is a Justice of the Peace and holds a Bachelor of Social Science, majoring in social welfare and government policy studies. His focus is always the people of the Tweed. He strives to protect the unique lifestyle of the Tweed for generations to come and understands the need to ensure the economy is strong and residents have employment options.

Cr Byrnes’ vision:

“As a Councillor, my priority is my community. I’ve always had a passion for helping people and making a difference. I’ve lived and worked in the Tweed my whole life and am aware of the issues our residents face—whether this is cost of living, access to housing, or the protection of our natural environment as we grow and find the right balance.

I have the great honour of being the youngest ever Councillor elected to the Tweed Shire in 2016. I hope one day that there are even younger advocates for our area, as our younger community have a greater stake in shaping the Tweed’s future as we grow in population.”

I was elected as Mayor in September 2026 for the next two years.