CommonYouth Institute of Australia

Research & Reports

Rigorous, evidence-led publications built directly from the voices of young Australians — designed for Members of Parliament, policymakers, and the public.

Structure of Reports

Our publication schedule is designed to keep decision-makers continuously informed, while building toward deeper, evidence-based policy work.

Frequency Output Purpose
Monthly Youth ‘Pulse’ Report (1 pg) Preliminary analysis on current investigation; report of trends and emerging issues.
Quarterly Policy Paper One major issue explored in depth with research and evidence.
Quarterly Public Briefing Pack (1 pg) A one-page summary of the Policy Paper distributed to MPs and the public.
Every 6 months Big Ideas Challenge To commence at a later date.
Annually State of the Youth To commence at a later date.

Pilot Year — August to December 2026

For our Pilot Year, the following reports are estimated to be conducted, subject to the Board’s discretion:

4
Youth ‘Pulse’ Reports
1
Policy Paper
1
Public Briefing Pack

Note: these are estimations only, and the frequency of reporting may vary at the Board’s discretion.