The Department of Finance leads a coordinated, whole-of-government approach to managing public sector data. It oversees key data governance groups across the Australian Public Service and works closely with state and territory governments. These groups shape strategic direction, foster collaboration across jurisdictions, and promote best practice in data management. This work helps build a public service that is simple, secure, and connected, supported by world-class data and digital capabilities.
The Department of Finance has developed a diagram outlining the whole-of-government data governance groups and their reporting structure.
Key Decision-Making Bodies
Secretaries Data and Digital Committee
The Secretaries Data and Digital Committee promotes an APS-wide approach to planning, coordination, investment, assurance, and delivery of trusted and secure digital and data capabilities across government.
More information can be found on the the Secretaries Data and Digital Committee page.
Deputy Secretaries Data Group
The Deputy Secretaries Data Group is responsible for shaping and driving collaboration on a whole-of-government data agenda. It supports data and related digital initiatives under the APS Reform Plan. It operates as a sub-committee of the Secretaries Data and Digital Committee.
Chief Data Officers Group
The Chief Data Officers Group is a strategic decision-making group that provides stewardship for data across the APS. It reports to the Deputy Secretaries Data Group.
Data and Digital Ministers Meeting
The Data and Digital Ministers Meeting drives effective intergovernmental cooperation on national data and digital priorities to enable smarter service delivery and improved policy outcomes for all Australians.
More information is available on the Data and Digital Ministers Meeting page.
Data and Digital Ministers Meeting Senior Officials Group
The Data and Digital Ministers Meeting Senior Officials Group supports cross-government collaboration on data and digital transformation. The Senior Officials Group is a sub-group of the Data and Digital Ministers Meeting.
