Statement: Queensland data opens up world of possibilities

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Premier
The Honourable Campbell Newman

Queensland data opens up world of possibilities

The launch of a new computer program will open up a vault of spatial data and provide countless opportunities across the property, development, education and tourism sectors.

Premier Campbell Newman today launched the free Queensland Globe computer program that allows users to apply State Government data to Google Earth satellite images.

"I'm delighted to be able to launch the Queensland Globe today to coincide with the Government's Opening the Vault: Open Data in Queensland forum," Mr Newman said.

"This launch puts the keys to a world of spatial data into the hands of Queenslanders.

"Queensland Globe adds State Government data including land tenure status, property boundaries, postcode, locality or electoral boundaries to the popular and readily available Google Earth."

Mr Newman said the information in Queensland Globe would open up opportunities for the private sector, educational institutions and community groups.

"For example, the property development industry and potential home buyers will now be able to analyse flood lines from the 2011 and 2013 flood events when evaluating a potential home or land purchase," he said.

"Science and geography teachers now have a free and powerful tool to help students learn about our vast state, while high quality aerial photography could be used to help attract investors from interstate and overseas."

At today's Opening the Vault: Open Data in Queensland forum, Premier Newman announced an Industry Advisory Body to align the Government's efforts with the needs and expectations of industry.

"The Queensland Government is committed to being accountable and we are excited about opening our stores of information under our Open Data revolution," Mr Newman said.

"We will be appointing a panel of experts from the IT industry, academia and the wider private sector to advise Assistant Minister for e-Government, Ray Stevens MP."

Mr Newman also threw open a competition to build real outcomes based on open data.

"I'm looking forward to seeing what innovative applications come out of this six month challenge, and I encourage anyone with entrepreneurial and technical expertise to enter," he said.

Queensland Globe can be freely accessed at www.dnrm.qld.gov.au and is fully compatible with Android mobile and tablet devices.

Users of Queensland Globe are encouraged to provide feedback through the Lands Queensland Facebook page at www.facebook.com/LandQueensland.

[ENDS] 3 April, 2013                                     Premier's Office: 3224 4500

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Media Statements
Premier
The Honourable Campbell Newman
Tuesday, December 03, 2013

Queensland developers awarded for innovative use of open data

Technology applications that improve driver safety in school zones and provide more accurate public transport information are among those recognised for innovative achievements using government open data.

Premier Campbell Newman announced the winners of the 2013 Premier's Awards for Open Data at a ceremony held at The Cube, Gardens Point Campus, QUT.

Mr Newman said the awards applauded those initiatives using government data to create solutions and deliver new and more effective services for all Queenslanders.

"Open data is part of this government's commitment to transparency and sharing information, the likes of which has never been seen in Queensland before," Mr Newman said.

"Tonight we have acknowledged innovation from web and app developers for their outstanding efforts at driving relevant, real-life applications for the benefit of Queenslanders.

"The inaugural awards received a great response with high-quality nominations across all categories.

"I congratulate our winners across the four categories – Yan Sun, Queensland Council of Social Service, Rachael Mulliss and Robert Crago."

The 2013 category winners each receive $5000 in prize money.

Microsoft Australia also announced the winner of the inaugural Start-Up Accelerator Award at the ceremony.

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Premier's Awards for Open Data 2013 winners

Public transport

Yan Sun for Brisbane Bus and Train

Brisbane Bus and Train is an award-winning Windows phone application. The intention of this application is to improve the data accuracy, add new trip planner features and enable interaction between passengers and TransLink.

Improved service delivery

Queensland Council of Social Service for Queensland Community Services Map

Designed for people working in the health and community services sector to help them find the right services for their clients. Based on data drawn from the Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services and organised into regions using geospatial data from the Department of Natural Resources and Mines. This application is a searchable, interactive map of community services from across the state.

Growing and developing Queensland's future

Rachael Mulliss for AgriHUB: Focus on Agriculture in Queensland

This project is based on information gathered in the Queensland Government's recent land audit. A simple, interactive mapping tool is the centre of the project, and vast amounts of documentation are knitted together in an interactive and immersive style. This web application will empower the industry to generate and discuss more informed, sustainable business and environmental decisions, while assisting with the Queensland Government's action plan to double industry output by 2040.


Open

Robert Crago for School Zones

School Zones is an application that grew out of frustration with driving around Queensland and seeing speed restriction signs outside schools, not always knowing whether a speed adjustment was required or a police fine was imminent.