KATTER Party candidate for Maranoa, Rick Gurnett, has made a stop in Warwick on the campaign trail, bearing a message about the importance of minor parties at the Federal Election.

The Charleville grazier popped into the Rose City on his way to FarmFest yesterday.

Mr Gurnett has been watching the election closely, and so far he believes both major parties were "dead in the water".

"The major party MPs play along party lines," he said.

"Party lines don't meet the requirements of rural and regional Australia."

Mr Gurnett originally sought pre-selection for the LNP.

He told the Daily News he ran for the LNP because he believed the party was going in the wrong direction.

"Grass roots members want things to get done but they're not being included at a political level," he said.

"I stood to try and give the grass roots members a voice.

"I'm glad I didn't get elected as candidate for the LNP, you get restricted by the party."

While the candidate acknowledged the KAP and Nationals had similar beliefs, he believed the difference came down to representation.

"With the KAP, you have to stand up for your community. They come before the party," he said.

Among the issues high on Mr Gurnett's agenda are the economy, foreign ownership, mining, and agriculture. He's also backing calls for a royal commission into the banks.

Mr Gurnett is hoping to meet more locals next weekend, returning for a Katter Party function at Talgai Homestead. The function will be attended by candidates, plus MP Robbie Katter and possibly Bob Katter himself.