The primary purpose of the Rabbit-Proof Fence was to prevent the spread of rabbits from the eastern regions of Australia into Western Australia. Rabbits had been introduced to Australia in the 19th century and had caused significant damage to crops and the environment. The fence was designed to be a physical barrier to prevent rabbits from crossing into Western Australia.

The Rabbit-Proof Fence, also known as the State Barrier Fence, is a 3,256-kilometer-long (2,023 mi) fence built in Western Australia to keep rabbits from migrating into the state from the east. The fence was constructed between 1901 and 1907 and is considered one of the most significant engineering feats of the early 20th century in Australia.

A large portion of "Rabbit-Proof Fence" PDFs available online are educational resources produced by organizations like Australian Screen or curriculum boards. These are highly useful for students and contain: