Nanango is an electoral district in the state of Queensland, Australia. Notable towns include Nanango, Kingaroy and Crows Nest. Since 2012 it has been held by former Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington of the Liberal National Party, who has served as Attorney-General of Queensland, Minister for Justice and Minister for Integrity since 2024.
History The electoral district has existed twice. It was first created in 1912, and was replaced by Barambah in 1950. It was recreated in 2001, as a replacement for Barambah.
Nanango was the original seat of Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen (from 1947 to 1950).
The seat has never been won by the Labor Party in either of its incarnations; indeed, counting its history as Barambah (which covered essentially the same area), it has been in the hands of a conservative party or a conservative independent for over a century.
Members for Nanango First incarnation (1912–1950)MemberPartyTerm Robert Hodge Farmers' Union 1912–1920 Jim Edwards Farmers' Union/Country 1920–1947 Joh Bjelke-Petersen Country 1947–1950 Second incarnation (2001–present)MemberPartyTerm Dorothy Pratt Independent 2001–2012 Deb Frecklington Liberal National 2012–present
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