Consultation and engagement
The Data Availability and Transparency Bill (DAT Bill) is the product of over 2 years of consultation and engagement with:
- Federal Government.
- state and territory government.
- academics and researchers.
- data specialists.
- consumer and privacy advocates.
- members of the community.
We have consulted on the:
- Issues paper.
- Discussion paper, including response to the recommendations made by the 2019 independent privacy impact assessment.
- Exposure draft of the DAT Bill, including recommendations made by the 2020 independent privacy impact assessment.
- Accreditation discussion paper.
| Date | Consultation |
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8 May 2017
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A Productivity Commission Inquiry into Data Availability and Use recommended a suite of proposed changes to government’s use of data so we can better unlock its value. |
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1 May 2018
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The Australian Government committed to improvements to streamline and maximise the use of data by:
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4 July 2018
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Issues Paper on the Data Availability and Transparency Bill released for public comment. |
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July 2018 to June 2019
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The Office of the National Data Commissioner hosted a series of roundtable forums with stakeholders and interested groups to discuss the development of the Data Availability and Transparency Bill. |
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August 2018
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Interim National Data Commissioner, Deborah Anton is appointed. |
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September 2019
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Discussion Paper and response to the first Privacy Impact Assessment released for public comment. |
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3 December 2019
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The Interim National Data Commissioner hosts a webinar on the development of the Data Availability and Transparency Bill. |
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March to June 2020 |
Foundational Four and draft data sharing agreement template released. |
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September 2020 to November 2020
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Exposure draft of the Data Availability and Transparency Bill, accreditation discussion paper, and response to the second Privacy Impact Assessment released for public comment. |
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14 October 2020 |
The Interim National Data Commissioner hosts a webinar on the exposure draft of the Data Availability and Transparency Bill. |
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9 December 2020
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The Data Availability and Transparency Bill is introduced to the Australian Parliament. |
| 16 April 2020 | Response to the third Privacy Impact Assessment released. |
The DAT Bill is currently before the Australian Parliament.
A copy of the DAT Bill is available on the Australian Parliament House website.
You will also find copies of:
- the DAT Bill’s Explanatory Memorandum
- the Minister for Government Services’ Second Reading Speech.