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Australian Government Open Data.

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About Open Government, Australia

Data.gov.au is the Australian Government's open data portal, providing a searchable catalogue of public datasets published by government organisations. Users can search, browse by organisation, and access an advanced query syntax for refining dataset searches.

The site is built on CKAN, an open-source data management platform, and includes documentation for developers working with the underlying system. It serves researchers, developers, and members of the public seeking to find, explore, and reuse datasets released by Australian government bodies.

Support for the platform is provided via email, with a stated response turnaround of up to five business days. A user guide is available to help with common queries about using the portal.

Key features

  • Search a catalogue of Australian public government datasets
  • Advanced search with query syntax support
  • Browse datasets by organisation
  • Built on CKAN, an open-source data portal platform

Frequently asked questions

What is data.gov.au for?

It is a search platform to find, explore, and reuse Australia's public government data.

What platform powers data.gov.au?

It runs on CKAN, an open-source data management system.

How do I get support?

You can contact support@data.gov.au and expect a response within up to 5 business days.

Can I filter datasets by publishing organisation?

Yes, datasets can be browsed and searched by organisation.

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