Role

The role of the Spatial Data Management Group (SDMG) is to:

  • monitor, and report to the Spatial Data Policy Executive (SDPE) on, implementation of the Policy;
  • prepare, and submit to SDPE for approval, an annual workplan;
  • act as a reference group for the Office of Spatial Data Management (OSDM) in the implementation of that workplan;
  • consider, and recommend to the SDPE for approval, changes to the Data Schedule, and access and pricing, custodians and sponsors;
  • provide for representation of the Australian Government on ANZLIC sub-committees and other appropriate spatial data coordination forums;
  • monitor and maintain linkages with major Australian Government initiatives, such as Natural Resource Management and the Natural Heritage Trust, for which spatial data is a key resource to ensure that appropriate measures are taken to provide for those resources; and
  • monitor, and advise the SDPE on, the needs and expectations of the spatial data user community.

Membership

Membership is generally at the senior executive officer level, and comprises representatives from interested departments and agencies across the Australian Government.

Meetings and working groups

The SDMG meets three times a year—April, July and December. Much of the work of the SDMG is conducted out of session by SDMG working groups, all of which are managed and supported by OSDM.

If you are an Australian Government employee you may review SDMG activities, meetings and participants in the Members Only area.