As CEO of data analytics software company WingArc Australia, Steve Hulse knows a thing or two about the world of data...
Category: Open Data
The myki Privacy Breach, What It Means For Open Data, and How To Release Data Safely
What does the myki privacy breach mean for Open Data? And can the Open Data dream be achieved without compromising individual privacy?
Usability the Key to Truly Open Data
What's the most dangerous time of the week to be out on the roads? Are they getting safer or more dangerous? The answers might surprise you!
ABS Investment a Win for Australia
In last week’s federal budget, the Australian government announced a major investment in the Australian Bureau of Statistics. This means that, contrary to media speculation earlier this year, the 2016 census will go ahead as planned.
Census debate needs to expand to cover the future of the ABS
There is presently considerable discussion and reporting about the future of Australia’s national census, sparked by suggestions to change from a five to 10-year cycle.
Open data: analysis more important than volume
Open data initiatives being embraced by governments around the world will generate major economic and social benefits, but the process must extend beyond simply releasing gigabytes of raw data. Without opportunities for open data analysis, much of that potential will be lost. Each year, governments collect vast quantities of information as a by-product of programs...
An Open Standard for Sharing Statistics across the Globe
Many organisations are required to share statistical data on a daily basis, both as part of regular operations and in response to ad hoc information requests. This data often forms the basis of important proposals and decisions. There are significant costs and exposure to risk if data is misinterpreted, both for data providers, who can...