According to this paper, the surge of performative hatred on Australia's streets and university campuses is the predictable harvest of a long-term civic vacuum. By dismantling the historical narrative of common citizenship, educational structures have left young Australians fundamentally unequipped to resist sectarian intimidation. The paper offers a set of recommendations to correct the problem.

Australia's civic participation is declining but across our lives we are active in different ways. This report summarises a forum to test the practical value of a civic life journey framework, looking at how policies could approach civic life from a life course perspective.

This research paper argues that improving Australian school education policy and outcomes requires a return to first principles. It proposes that policymakers and educators must begin at the national education goals. A strong national framework needs clear expectations and a coherent sense of purpose. The paper outlines the Australian Air Force Cadets as an example.

A report from an inquiry into proposals to increase voter engagement, participation and confidence in New South Wales. It presents three findings and provides 22 recommendations. The recommendations cover a variety of matters ranging from civics education, voting information, technology-assisted voting and electoral funding laws.

This report argues major reform to the Commonwealth Parliament and Government is needed to enable brave policymaking. Out of 34 potential reform ideas, the report identifies seven key reform areas that will improve government in Australia, including limiting political donations, fixing parliamentary terms and more rigorous processes for appointing and terminating Secretaries of Commonwealth Departments.