Victorian Liberal MP Kevin Andrews loses preselection for seat of Menzies
3 years, 10 months ago

Victorian Liberal MP Kevin Andrews loses preselection for seat of Menzies

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Veteran Victorian Liberal MP Kevin Andrews has lost preselection for the federal seat of Menzies in Melbourne. Key points: Keith Wolahan defeated Mr Andrews 181-111, despite expectations of a close vote Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says it represents a "new chapter" for the party in Menzies Mr Andrews says it has been the "greatest privilege" to serve in Parliament He was defeated by commando-turned-barrister Keith Wolahan at a preselection ballot of members on Sunday. Speaking to reporters after the vote, Mr Wolahan said the preselection vote "was never a referendum" on Mr Andrews's record, which was one the Liberal Party was very proud of. "Today the Liberal Party in the seat of Menzies has started a new chapter, and selected a new candidate in Keith Wolahan," Mr Frydenberg said. Mr Andrews said he would finish up his term in Parliament and look at other ways to "serve Australia" into the future.

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