A new look NTG Open Data Portal is live today, making it even easier for Territorians to access a growing online library of official government data.
Originally launched in 2019 under a Territory Labor promise to make the government’s open data information readily accessible, the site now hosts more than 860 different datasets.
The portal combines government data which is available for businesses, researchers, journalists and the wider community free of charge.
The new look website has grouped data links, data articles and a most popular datasets section, making access to and downloading information possible through a few easy online clicks.
Facts and figures from 17 Territory and local government departments and agencies are searchable, including from the Ombudsman, NT Electoral Commission, Police, Fire and Emergency Services, and the Departments of Health and Education.
While economic data and government tenders are among the most popular currently downloaded, the portal now hosts information to satisfy interests as varied as annual Mothers and Babies Reports, and checklists of the Territory’s native flora and fauna.
The enhanced user interface launched today is the result of a review into how users interacted with the portal, what is offered in other jurisdictions, and how personal and sensitive data is protected in line with information and privacy laws.
The portal is a long-term digital investment for the NT Government and a key promise under the Territory’s Digital Strategy and Action Plan.
The new look portal can be accessed at data.nt.gov.au here.
Quotes from Ngaree Ah Kit, Minister for Corporate and Digital Development.
“Ensuring access to non-sensitive government data is an important part of open government and helps to demonstrate transparency in decision making.
“As well as supporting innovation, research and information gathering, readily available data is also important to support evidence based policy development.
“It allows digital creators to freely use government data to develop news apps and other digital services.
“We know there is demand for such information as so far this year data has been downloaded not just in the Territory but across Australia, the United States and India, among other locations.”
Northern Territory Government
