Statement:
It is harder for citizens of Australia to travel than for citizens of The Maldives

In the Global Passport Ranking rating Australia holds position #56 ²⁰²³ out of 187 and The Maldives is #2 out of 187 ²⁰²³.
Position of Australia is worse than position of The Maldives.

Referencies:

1. Global Passport Ranking ²⁰²³ by Henley & Partners

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Access' in ascending order.

   Australia	'Access' value is	86
   The Maldives	'Access' value is	1