Open Government, Australia

API

Free Open Data API for Australian Government Datasets

Overview

The Open Government Australia API provides access to thousands of open datasets from Australian federal, state, and local government agencies. Endpoints enable dataset search, metadata retrieval, and direct resource access. Metadata responses are JSON-formatted, while dataset resources include CSV, GeoJSON, XML, and Excel. Use cases include policy research, civic app development, journalistic investigations into public spending, environmental trend analysis, and business intelligence for economic data.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://www.data.gov.au/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful API
JSON Metadata Support
Multiple Data Formats (CSV, GeoJSON, XML)
No Authentication Required
Covers Federal/State/Local Datasets

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Open Government, Australia API free to use?

Yes, the API is completely free for public use with no subscription fees or paid tiers.

? Does it require an API Key?

No, most endpoints do not require an API key for access to open datasets.

? What is the response format?

Metadata responses are JSON; dataset resources vary (CSV, GeoJSON, XML, Excel are common).

Top Alternatives

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Government

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Free Unlimited Access
⊕ Diverse Dataset Coverage
⊕ Regularly Updated Data
⊕ Open Standards Compliance

Cons

⊖ Variable Dataset Documentation Quality
⊖ Some Datasets Lack Real-Time Updates
⊖ Limited Advanced Filtering Options