Stats and facts about human rights
Explore infographics showing how discrimination affects different groups in Australia.
Introduction
These facts and statistics highlight how discrimination affects different groups in Australia, and why understanding the data is key to promoting human rights and equality.
Keep in mind
It's important to remember that statistics only tell part of a story. When looking at the data, consider the underlying reasons for a statistic and its history and context.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Face the Facts 2024: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People (with references) PDF (260 KB)
- Face the Facts 2024: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People (no references) PDF (198 KB)
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and girls
- Face the Facts 2024: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women and Girls (with references) PDF (280 KB)
- Face the Facts 2024: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women and Girls (no references) PDF (214 KB)
Cultural and racial diversity
- Face the Facts 2024: Cultural and Racial Diversity (with references) PDF (358 KB)
- Face the Facts 2024: Cultural and Racial Diversity Face the Facts (no references) PDF (538 KB)
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Children’s rights
Read more about the data on children’s rights
Refugees and people seeking asylum
- Refugees and People Seeking Asylum fact sheet (2025) PDF (165 KB)
- Refugees and People Seeking Asylum fact sheet (2025) Word (71 KB)
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Disability rights
- Stats & Facts: Disability Rights (2025) PDF (149kb)
- Stats & Facts: Disability Rights (2025) Word (66 KB)
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LGBTIQA+ community
Explore the full statistics on LGBTIQA+ people
Older Australians
Read the full data on older Australians
Gender equality
Read the full data on gender equality
Technology and human rights
- Technology and human rights fact sheet PDF (143 KB)
- Technology and human rights fact sheet Word (64 KB)
Read the full data on technology and human rights
