The undertaking of research that leads to new knowledge and original creative endeavour, together with research training, represents a fundamental and defining feature for any higher education provider seeking status as an 'Australian University'. This guidance note focusses on the requirements specifically applying to Australian Universities and the quality and quantity of research that is undertaken at an institutional level. This report includes: (1) research requirements for Australian Universities in accordance with the "Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011"; (2) what Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) will look for when assessing research quality; and (3) identified issues by TEQSA which warrant further consideration.