Public Data Policy

Find out more about the Statutory Review of the Data Availability and Transparency Act 2022.

A new tool designed to help agencies measure and track their data maturity over time.

Read the Data and Digital Government Strategy.

Resources and materials to support APS Chief Data Officers (CDOs) understand their accountabilities and how their role fits into the broader Commonwealth data system.

Principles to underpin and promote better use of public data through strong and consistent SES accountabilities for data.

The Australian Government Data System Design illustrates how the elements of the system relate to and complement each other.

A new framework to define the principles and guidelines for mature, APS wide data ethics practices.

A new framework to define rules, processes, and accountabilities to ensure strong and consistent data governance practices across the APS.

An APS network aimed at empowering graduates to champion data use and capability in the APS to drive greater policy, program, and corporate delivery outcomes for the benefits of Australia.

The Data Champions Network brings together APS champions to collaborate on the APS-wide data agenda and share best practice processes.

The purpose of the Public Sector Data Network (PSDN) is for senior public sector data leaders to come together to share ideas and innovations in public sector data management and analytics.

Australian Government agencies are expected to make their non-sensitive data open by default for the benefit of all people and business.

A four-year program aimed at maximising the use and value of the Government’s data assets.

Read about data sharing and release reforms.