The Federal Government has just launched an open access and licensing framework to encourage governments to get their data out there. Publicly funded information should be available to the public and AusGOAL, the Australian Governments' Open Access and Licensing Framework, aims to make it easier for governments to comply.

AusGOAL's ultimate aim is to enable governments to publish information in a way that drives innovation and entrepreneurial activities, so as to provide enhanced economic and social benefits to the wider community.