Accessibility Statement

Our commitment

National Crime Stats is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of this website and in doing so aim to adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).

These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and more user-friendly for everyone. Conformance with these guidelines helps make the web more accessible to users with sensory, cognitive, and mobility disabilities.

Measures we take

We take the following measures to support accessibility:

• Design: We use clear layouts, consistent navigation, readable font sizes, and sufficient colour contrast to support readability.
• Structure: We use semantic HTML — including proper headings, landmarks, and labelled form elements — to support screen readers and other assistive technologies.
• Navigation: We provide multiple ways to navigate the website, including a consistent top navigation menu, footer links, and sitemap-style cross-referencing between related pages.
• Links: We aim to use descriptive link text that makes sense out of context, avoiding generic phrases such as "click here".
• Images: We include descriptive alternative text for meaningful images, and decorative images are marked accordingly.
• Forms: Contact and enquiry forms include labels and instructions to assist completion.
• Content: We present information in plain English, with complex legal concepts explained as clearly as possible.
• Compatibility: We test the website across modern browsers and devices, including mobile and tablet platforms.

Known limitations

While we strive to make all content accessible, we acknowledge that some areas may currently have limitations:

• PDF documents: Some downloadable resources may not be fully accessible to screen readers. We are working to ensure downloadable documents are provided in accessible formats. If you need a document in an alternative format, please contact us.
• Third-party content: Some content linked from this website (including government websites, tribunal resources, and external tools) is beyond our control and may not meet the same accessibility standards.
• Older content: As the website grows, some older pages may not fully conform to current accessibility standards. We review and update content regularly.

Ongoing improvement

Accessibility is an ongoing process. We regularly review this website and seek to improve its accessibility. We welcome feedback from users about any accessibility barriers they encounter. If you identify an issue, please let us know — we take accessibility concerns seriously and will work to address them.

Accessibility assistance

If you experience any difficulty accessing information on this website, or if you require information in an alternative format (such as large print, audio recording, or plain text), please contact us. We will make reasonable efforts to provide the information in a format that is accessible to you.

Feedback and contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of this website. Please contact us:

• Email: enquiries@nationalcrimestats.com.au
• Telephone: +18392109187
• Online: Contact form

When contacting us about an accessibility issue, please describe the specific page or feature you had difficulty with, the nature of the difficulty, and any assistive technology you are using. This helps us diagnose and address the issue more effectively.

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.

Accessibility standards

This website has been developed with reference to:

• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA
• Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth)
• Australian Human Rights Commission guidance on web accessibility

Last updated: June 2026