Calvin

Open access to Public Sector information already really occurs. It is scattered over a vast number of different sites and isn't able to be easily cross-referenced, but IT IS THERE ! Examples would include Bureau of Meteorology, the ATO and ABR, ABS, Centrelink and Medicare (HIC) My main concerns with any form of "data repository" is adequate security safeguards be put in place and that privacy issues be strictly enforced. Some PSI sites like BOM (Bureau of Meteorology) are already starting to have issues with heavy loads leading to slow site access (or no access at all) Example: Try having a look at a major capital city radar image loop when a storm is approaching and see what happens ! I think it is important that if the government wishes to pursue this course of action that not only are the issues of security i mentioned before be addressed, but it must be adequately resourced so it is a USEFUL and timely service - not one that breaks every time it is put under a bit of stress.