Finding data or information
If you would like to discover, use, publish or request publicly available Queensland Government data, please go to the Open Data Portal. If you are a Queensland Government employee, the Accessing, publishing and using data page provides an overview of what resources exist which can enable you to publish and share related Queensland Government data.
To assist with the discovery of data and information, a centralised Queensland Government Data Catalogue (for Government employees only - email transformation@qgcio.qld.gov.au for access) has been established. Queensland Government users can search this catalogue to locate data and information that may be of use. Government employees can also access the Information Asset Register collated as part of the annual ICT Profiling activity by requesting access through the ICT Console.
For those wishing to examine the information sharing process in depth, or hoping to put more rigor around their sharing, please access the Information sharing authorising framework (ISAF). The ISAF consists of a set of guidance and advice to assist agencies seeking to establish and manage an information sharing activity. It is broad in it's design and can be tailored to facilitate sharing across the full spectrum of data for a range of uses.
Improving the discoverability of your data or information
Your agency collects, stores and manages data for a variety of business purposes, however this same data may be useful, or even crucial to improving another agencies functions and services. Publishing your data and registers helps potential users identify what data is out there, which agency has the data they need and who they need to approach to request access.
Sharing about sharing is important! Successful use cases provide support to the growing body of evidence that sharing information can enhance productivity, improve service delivery and ultimately produces amazing outcomes for the people of Queensland. It also helps to ensure transparency, build trust and demonstrate policy compliance.
You can learn more about improving the discoverability of your data and find out who is sharing information and how.