The Victorian Liberals have unveiled a front bench reshuffle 18 months out from the next election. Photo: James Ross/AAP PHOTOS

A major Liberal leadership rival has been promoted in a frontbench reshuffle as a state opposition faces an uphill battle at the next election.

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Victorian Liberal MP Jess Wilson was elevated the high-profile treasury portfolio in a shadow cabinet reshuffle unveiled on Saturday.

Ms Wilson, from the party's moderate wing, lost to Brad Battin in a vote to replace John Pesutto as Victorian opposition leader in late 2024.

Victorian Liberal MP Jess Wilson has be

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