
Data61 is Australia’s digital innovation powerhouse
We are creating our data-driven future. By combining the expertise of the CSIRO Digital Productivity and NICTA teams to form Data61 we are building the world’s leading data-focused research and innovation powerhouse.
Our vision is to allow people to live longer, to live better, and to do extraordinary things using technology.
We focus on every aspect of data R&D
Our expertise is in how to think about data, how to use data, and how to value data. We provide a network of capabilities, focusing on every aspect of data research and development, for a data-focused world:
- Data capture to data consumption
- Communications and networking
- Infrastructure
- Hardware and software
- Security and risk assessment
- Data statistics modelling and analytics
- Decision sciences, and
- Behavioural economics and cognitive sciences.
We have a strong delivery focus, underpinned by excellence in engineering, technology development and project management. Being part of CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, gives us access to deep domain expertise across all of the industry sectors most likely to be disrupted over the next 5-20 years.
http://www.csiro.au/en/Research/D61

ODI Queensland is one of two Pioneer Nodes in the Open Data Institute (ODI) Global Network. ODI Nodes connect, equip and inspire people around the world to innovate with data, led by local experts. Pioneer Nodes are the ambassadors of the ODI Global Network, responsible for adopting the highest standards of the ODI.
Established in December 2014, ODI Queensland’s mission is to catalyse open data for the benefit of everyone. We want ODI in Australia to be an effective, self-sustaining organisation, valued and trusted by its stakeholders across government, industry, academia and research, and the community. We strive to strengthen the global ODI network, and leverage the network to create value in Australia.
ODI Queensland is passionate about the transformative potential of open data. We believe in the power of open, we believe in the power of cross-sectoral collaboration, and we believe in challenging boundaries to create value. Right from the start, it was our mission to create a place where people are imaginative, innovative, collaborative and committed. We want ODI Queensland to be vibrant, inclusive and fun to be a part of.

KMPG is a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services across a wide range of industries, Government and not for profit sectors. KPMG Enterprise provides a full range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of mid-sized, fast growing and family owned businesses.
We operate in 155 countries and have more than 174,000 people working in member firms around the world. The KPMG network is coordinated by Swiss cooperative KPMG International (KPMGI).
In Australia, KPMG has a long tradition of professionalism and integrity, combined with our dynamic approach to advising clients in a digital-driven world. We have approximately 6,700 people, including over 400 partners, with 13 offices around the country.
Our deep expertise in Audit and Assurance, Tax and Advisory services has seen us work with renowned companies to help them solve complex challenges, steer change, disrupt sectors and grow. Collaboration and innovation are ingrained in our approach, with our people aiming to provide genuine, sustainable value for our clients.
Beyond our clients we contribute in voluntary and honorary capacities to assist the wellbeing of the communities in which we live and operate. We work with community partners to help solve challenges, with a core focus on reconciliation with Indigenous Australia through our Reconciliation Action Plan.

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The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) is Australia’s peak representative body and advocacy group for those in the digital ecosystem. We are a not-for-profit organisation to benefit members, and AIIA membership fees are tax deductible.
Since 1978 the AIIA has pursued activities to stimulate and grow the digital ecosystem, to create a favourable business environment for our members and to contribute to Australia’s economic prosperity.
We do this by delivering outstanding member value by:
- providing a strong voice of influence
- building a sense of community through events and education
- enabling a network for collaboration and inspiration; and
- developing compelling content and relevant and interesting information.
- See 10 things AIIA is delivering for its members.