One of the ways that the Youth Coalition aims to achieve its objectives is through advocacy and the development of policy. We have a range of general policy positions that are outlined in our Policy Platform. These are agreed upon at a Bi-Annual Policy Conference attended by our membership.

We also develop policy responses throughout the year in response to government actions and developments. We provide responses for proposed changes to legislation and to draft strategies, plans and papers. Through consulting closely with our membership, we represent their interests to other stakeholders such as the ACT Government, Australian Government and to independent Commissions and statutory bodies.

We also undertake a range of advocacy work that aims to raise awareness of emerging issues to both government and to the broader community. We strive to ensure that emerging issues are brought to the attention of policy makers within government and that continuing problems are responded to.

The key ways in which the Youth Coalition works on policy and advocacy issues is through:

• Making submissions to inquiries, reviews and consultations.
• Writing letters to key stakeholders.
• Conducting independent research and consultations with our membership and with young people.
• Issuing media releases.
• Meeting with ministers, members of parliament and key members of the public service.
• Running campaigns on specific issues of concern.
• Supporting and working with other organisations, groups and movement who have similar values and objectives to the Youth Coalition.
• Raising awareness of the opportunity for others to give input on relevant issues.