Data Output and Dissemination

Results from the 2021-22 PSS are available in the form of:

• electronic publications (and associated data cubes) available free of charge on the ABS website
• special data services on request to meet specific information requirements.

This chapter outlines the products and services available and how to access them.

The first publication containing data from the 2021-22 Personal Safety Survey was released in March 2023 on the ABS website.  Data presented in this publication provided a summary of the main findings from the topics collected in the survey, including experiences of physical and sexual violence, emotional abuse or violence by a partner, sexual harassment, stalking and experiences of sexual or physical abuse before the age of 15.

Additional thematic publications have also been released and can be found in the Related publications section of Personal Safety, Australia, 2021-22.

Data cubes containing tables of data are available in spreadsheet format under Data downloads for each publication. These tables include more detailed information about each of the topics summarised in the key findings. Both estimates and proportions/rates (as well as their relative standard errors) are included in the publication tables.

Supporting material is available in this publication to assist data users in analysing and interpreting the data from the survey. The following are available under Downloads:

• A representation of the computer-assisted interview questionnaire.
• Prompt cards used in the survey.
• A data item list containing details on the data items collected in the survey and the response categories available for each data item.

While the published data is extensive and covers all the topics collected in the survey, additional data from the survey may be able to be provided upon request.

The ABS offers specialist consultancy services to assist data users with more complex information needs. However, as the level of detail or disaggregation of data that can be provided will depend on an assessment of data quality and reliability. The ABS will undertake an assessment of any request and determine whether the requested data is fit for purpose and of sufficient quality for the intended use. All specialist consultancy services attract a service charge, and data users will be provided with a quote before information is supplied.

If the information you require is not available from the publications, you may submit your request on the ABS website via the Consultancy Request Form , or contact the General Enquiries line (details located on the Contact Us page). The ABS Privacy Policy (www.abs.gov.au/privacy) outlines how the ABS will handle any personal information that you provide to us.