A vast range of factors determine women's lives - race, ethnicity, ability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, geographic location, religion, educational attainment, family resources, cultural and linguistic background are just some of the factors that impact, influence and shape women's lives and experience.
To make a real difference to women’s lives, it's necessary to understand the realities of their experience. Research and data collection is essential in understanding issues that may be hidden, unrecognised or overlooked. They are also essential tools for policy and program development.
The Office for Women's Policy regularly collates and analyses statistical data to support government, non government and the business sectors in responding to challenges in many areas of policy development and service delivery.
- Women's Report Card Update 2006 (PDF 149kb)
- Women’s Report Card 2004 (PDF, 595kb) / (Word, 915kb)
- Indigenous Women's Report Card 2005 (PDF, 2170kb) / (Word, 2288kb)
- Summary Indicators for Women 2003/2004 (PDF, 157kb) / Word, 23kb)