Stats & Facts
Stats & Facts provides accurate and easy to understand information on key human rights topics in Australia.
For example, did you know?
- People who report speaking an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander language are on the rise. Speakers have increased from nearly 64,000 in 2016, to nearly 77,000 in 2021.
- Over 29% of Australia’s population was born overseas, and 48% of Australians have a parent born overseas.
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Statistics only tell us part of a story. It’s important not to jump to conclusions about particular groups in society, so as to not perpetuate harmful stereotypes. When looking at data, think about the underlying reasons for a statistic, and consider history and context.