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Dominic Giannini

Beer, petrol and student loans: Nats sharpen poll pitch

David Littleproud has urged more support for university students in Australia's regions. (Russell Freeman/AAP PHOTOS)

Cheaper petrol, lower beer prices and discounts on student debt have all been floated as potential Nationals policy as the party sharpens its pitch ahead of a federal election. 

Cutting and freezing increases linked to inflation on the fuel excise and slashing taxes on microbreweries and distillers passed the party's federal council meeting on Saturday, although the motions are not binding.

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