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Australia's ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2008 reflects the Australian Government's commitment to promoting and supporting the equal and active participation by people with disability in economic and social life. Understanding the prevalence of disability in the Australian population, and the socio-economic characteristics and needs and unmet needs of people with disability, is important in informing policies, planning services, and removing barriers to participation.