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Data sharing and open data

We’re implementing open data access throughout the Victorian public service. This means making Victorian government datasets available to the public, easy to find and easy to use.

DataVic

Visit data.vic to access more than 4,800 datasets provided by Victorian government departments and agencies.

API developer portal

Find a range of tools and resources for application developers to connect their applications with data from a range of government departments, agencies and selected government partners.

DataVic access policy

This policy describes the plan for enabling public access to government data based on 5 principles.

Publish an open data set - digital guide

This guide is a quick introduction to Victoria’s open data policy for government.

Victoria’s Data Reform Strategy

Victorian Government’s strategy to build a public sector that uses data and analytics to make better decisions. The strategy sets the direction so that better outcomes are achieved for all Victorians.

Victorian legislation enables data to be safely and securely shared across government.

Victorian Government Data Directory metadata standards

This document describes the metadata standard used by the government Data Directory.

Data policies and standards

Standards and guidelines to help the Victorian Government when collecting, managing, using and sharing data.

Updated 28 January 2026

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