The division of Nanango is an electoral division in the state of Queensland, Australia.
The Division contains the towns of
- Nanango
- Esk
- Kingaroy
- Blackbutt
- Brooklands
- Coominya
- Inverlaw
- Jimna
- Kilcoy
- Linville
- Kumbia
- Maidenwell
- Memerambi
- Moore
- Mount Mee
- Sandy Ridges
- Somerset Dam
- Toogoolawah
- Woodford
- Yarraman
Nanango was the original seat of Sir Joh-Bjelke Petersen (from 1947 to 1950). In the 2006 legislative election, incumbent member Dorothy Pratt (Independent) beat off a strong challenge by the late Bjelke-Petersen's son John (representing the National Party) to retain the seat. Pratt has held Nanango since 2001.
Members for Nanango
| First incarnation (1912-1950) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Member | Party | Term | |
| Robert Hodge | Farmers' Union | 1912–1920 | |
| James Edwards | Country Party | 1920–1947 | |
| Joh Bjelke-Petersen | Country Party | 1947–1950 | |
| Second incarnation (2001-present) | |||
| Member | Party | Term | |
| Dorothy Pratt | Independent | 2001–present | |
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