Australian Government Accessibility Index
Tracking privacy, security and accessibility statements across 198 federal, state and territory government departments. Created April 2025, updated April 2026.
This is more than a technical oversight - it signals that accessibility has not been considered, prioritised, or understood at a leadership level. Government agencies in Australia have obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and are expected to meet WCAG 2.1 AA. Publishing an accessibility statement is the minimum first step - it communicates to users with disability that your organisation is aware of its obligations and is taking action.
Government agencies can use our free tool to create an accessibility statement as a starting point. Departments without a published statement are identified with a NOT PUBLISHED badge below. If you need further assistance, contact ExceedAbility - we can help you meet your obligations quickly and cost-effectively.
| Department | Privacy Policy | Security Statement | Accessibility Statement | Score |
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Methodology
Statement URLs are discovered by automated scanning of each department homepage. Footer and navigation links are checked for keywords including privacy, security, and accessibility. Common URL path patterns (/privacy, /accessibility-statement etc.) are also tested directly.
Results reflect publicly discoverable statements only. A result of "Not Found" means no statement was located automatically - it does not confirm absence. Departments whose websites return HTTP 403 to all automated requests are marked as Blocked and cannot be assessed.
Data covers 198 federal, state and territory government departments across Commonwealth, NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT and NT. Notify us of corrections or improvements.
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