Mirabella to seek Indi pre-selection

Former federal Liberal MP Sophie Mirabella has confirmed she will take part in the Liberal pre-selection process for Indi.

Former Liberal frontbencher Sophie Mirabella has won a defamation trial against a country Victorian newspaper. Source: AAP

Sophie Mirabella has her sights on winning back the Victorian seat she lost at the 2013 federal election.

The former frontbencher and Liberal MP for Indi, who was roundly beaten by independent Cathy McGowan, plans to run in the party pre-selection contest for the electorate.

"Having spoken to Liberal party members and other locals, I confirm I will be nominating for the Liberal pre-selection in Indi," Ms Mirabella said in a statement to The Border Mail.

Ms McGowan told ABC radio on Monday she welcomed the prospect of a diversity of candidates for the seat, which she won on a 50 per rcent two-candidate preferred swing two years ago.

The next federal election is due in 2016.