Quoting from PS News Edition Number 553. Updated Tuesday 30 May 2017. http://www.psnews.com.au/aps/553/news/new-public-data-teams-to-be-appointed?utm_source=aps553&utm_medium=email&utm_content=news1&utm_campaign=newsletter_aps
New public data teams to be appointed
The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C) has announced that new teams of data analytics experts are to be established across the Australian Public Service to maximise the use of Government data assets as well as deliver improved, evidence-based programs and policy.
Assistant Minister for Digital Transformation, Angus Taylor said the teams would be set up under the new Data Integration Partnership for Australia (DIPA) and funded as part of the Public Sector Modernisation Fund announced in the Budget.
Mr Taylor said the aim of the Fund was to modernise, transform and enhance the productivity of the Australian Public Service by supporting the transition to more modern and sustainable operating models, including the upgrading of outdated information and communication technology (ICT) systems and other assets.
He said the DIPA would maximise use of the Government’s data assets, allowing cost-effective and timely insights into data that was already available.
“Data analytics provides an extraordinary opportunity to support policy development and deliver real outcomes for Australians,” Mr Taylor said.
Bid to maximise usage
“A central capability within the DIPA will coordinate specialised teams focused on social, industry, environmental and Government efficiency policies.”
He said other areas to be analysed could include identifying and preventing risk of disability in the workplace, supporting ongoing workforce participation for those with a disability and better understanding the effects of medications to avoid adverse reactions.
“The DIPA will create high-value national data assets to build longitudinal data about populations, businesses, the environment and Government to inform the development and evaluation of policies and programs,” Mr Taylor said.
“The data will be de-identified and analysed in controlled environments governed by strict processes and legislation.”
He said the DIPA was intended to benefit all Australians through improvements in social and economic welfare and better outcomes for business.
A spokesperson for PM&C said Agencies leading the DIPA data analytical units would have discretion as to where they sourced the data analytics expertise.
“This will depend on the particular needs and expertise requirements of each analytical unit,” the spokesperson said.
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