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Dominic Giannini, Jack Gramenz and Callum Godde

FOUND: Liberal rebel to face grilling after frontbench exit - What They Never Told You

Liberal MP Andrew Hastie says he has not been approached to contest the party's leadership. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Rogue Liberal Andrew Hastie has defended his decision to sensationally quit the party's leadership team and ruled out a tilt for the top job.

Announcing his resignation from shadow cabinet on Friday, the former SAS soldier said he wanted the freedom to be more outspoken on immigration policy by sitting on the back bench.

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