Economic Management 

The LNP's economic management plan emphasizes lowering taxes for businesses and individuals. While tax cuts may help small businesses, the promises felt "classic" but did not go far enough and there is a suspicion they are making promises they can't actually keep. For example, fiscal responsibility to reduce inflation seems unlikely due to the party’s past record of building infrastructure and using tax-payers' money for economically beneficial projects. 

Infrastructure and Job Creation  

The LNP seeks to foster employment through infrastructure projects, vocational training, and innovation, focusing on projects like railroads and the NBN rollout. However, there are contradictions in the LNP’s messaging, describing it as "literally the opposite" of previous promises. There is little consistency between policy announcements and actual implementation. 

Healthcare 

The LNP's healthcare policy claims to be striving for balance, supporting a mix of public and private healthcare options. This is to ensure accessibility, especially for Australians living outside urban areas. "Public hospitals are mostly in the city, so people outside may not get the healthcare they need," one IES student said. Another student suggested that government subsidies for private healthcare could be an efficient solution but questioned the overall efficiency of the system. 

Climate and Environment 

The specifics of climate and environmental policies are concerning, with the LNP supporting renewable energy, emission reductions, and water security. "What laws are they implementing?" one student asked, reflecting a broader sentiment about the need for clarity. Clean energy technologies have also been mentioned but it is uncertain how these goals would be realized. 

Welfare Reform 

The LNP's welfare reform policies aim to encourage work and self-sufficiency. One student saw value in promoting job-seeking behavior but questioned the availability of jobs, stating, "You need a master's degree for an entry-level position." Concerns about the underfunding of welfare systems and the potential exploitation of welfare recipients were also raised, another student emphasizing the risks of "forcing people too harshly" into employment. 

The LNP’s approach to social issues includes support for marriage equality. On indigenous affairs, the party’s goal of increasing participation in the workforce and education was mentioned, though once again details are lacking. 

It is clear that while the LNP’s policies touch on many significant issues, questions remain about the party’s ability to deliver on its promises. From economic management to healthcare and environmental policy, participants agreed that specifics and clarity will be key to winning broader public support. Whether the LNP can overcome skepticism and deliver concrete results remains to be seen.