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Ex-soldier topples veteran Vic Liberal MP

Former minister and veteran MP Kevin Andrews has lost preselection for his seat of Menzies. (AAP)

The longest currently serving MP in the federal parliament has been dumped by Liberal colleagues in a preselection battle.

Former minister Kevin Andrews, considered one of the leading conservatives in the Liberals, was beaten in the preselection for the Victorian seat of Menzies on Sunday by former SAS commando and barrister Keith Wolahan.

Mr Andrews, 65, had the backing of Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg as well as support from ex-leaders John Howard and Tony Abbott.

It is understood to be the first time a sitting federal Liberal MP has been unseated in a Victorian preselection since 1990.

The 43-year-old challenger had the backing of party moderates.

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