Getting Started

Start by reading the Data Portal's Terms of Use.

To learn how to navigate the site, refer to the Quick Start Guide or the User Manual.

Metadata

Data is contributed to the Data Portal by many different sources. Please refer to the metadata that accompanies each Dataset and Resource before using the data, as this may contain information that is critical to understanding how the data was collected or how it may be reused.

Licensing

Please refer to the licence in each dataset's metadata before using the data, and ensure that your use of the data complies with the terms of the licence, and the Data Portal's Terms of Use.

The Process of Contributing Data

Data can be submitted by administrators within a Government or Group. Data can also be linked to existing databases. This provides an excellent platform for those who have collected data to share their work, allowing it to be accessed and used for decision making. The data can be stored for future generations to access.

The platform supports data governance, allowing users to add, modify or remove their own data at any time, and determine whether their data is available publicly, or only to designated individuals. Data sharing agreements are customizable, allowing contributors to determine how they would like their data to be shared.

Our team is available to assist with every step of the process, and has created resources to make the process simple. If your Government or Group is interested in sharing data or resources with the Data Portal, please send us an email or book a meeting with our team.

Types of Data

Various types of data can be contributed, including geographic information, scientific datasets, research findings, and more. Each dataset should include appropriate metadata and licensing information to ensure proper usage and sharing.

Instructional videos coming soon!