About TerriaMap

TerriaMap is an online map-based tool to allow easy access to spatial data from Australian government agencies. It was an initiative of the Department of Communications and the Arts (DCA) now currently managed by the Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) and the software has been developed by Data61 working closely with the DCA, Geoscience Australia and other government agencies.

TerriaMap is a fully open architecture. When you access data through it, you are typically accessing the data directly from the government department or agency who are the custodians of that data.

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To see what data is available on TerriaMap, refer to the Data Catalogue in the TerriaMap itself. Click the Add data button and expand a datasets' group name.

How to use TerriaMap

Just go to https://insert.url/. Most operations are obvious, but you can click the Help and FAQs button near the top of this page for specific instructions.

For further information email insertemail@example.com. Feel free to send us feedback and bug reports.

Contributing Data to TerriaMap

Spatial data sets which are placed on data.gov.au using supported data formats and protocols (such as WMS) will automatically be included in TerriaMap. See the How To... page for more information.

Australian government agencies that wish to find out more information about contributing data sets to TerriaMap should email insertemail@example.com with their questions. Typically, TerriaMap does not store the data itself, but refers to the data servers of the data contributors, directly taking that data and presenting it overlaid over a map. Therefore, agencies providing data directly must have the data available via an online server using a standard protocol.

TerriaMap Software

TerriaMap is Open Source software available as a Github project. The core platform, TerriaJS, was initially developed by Data61 for TerriaMap, but has subsequently been used for other projects. It has been made available to assist with the development of other spatial data viewing applications.

The TerriaMap core software is licensed under Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"). You may not use the source code files except in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at https://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0. Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. See the License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License.

Additional Open Source Software Used

In developing TerriaMap, Data61 has used open source software and contributed back to it. TerriaMap leverages these excellent open source libraries:

The complete list is available with the TerriaMap source code

Data Attribution

The content presented in TerriaMap is sourced from a wide range of organisations.

Data in the Catalogue

The datasets in the TerriaMap application catalogue are sourced from Commonwealth Governments Departments and Agencies, State, Territory and Local Governments and other organisations. Details about each data custodian and their contact details can be found in the catalogue, usually under "Data Custodian" or "Description".

Base Maps:

Terrain:

Geocoders:

Terms & Conditions

The information displayed on TerriaMap is for general informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide any commercial, financial, or legal advice. Any information in connection with TerriaMap may not be appropriate to your individual needs. You must exercise your own independent, skill, care and judgment with respect to how you use the information displayed on TerriaMap.

As a condition of using TerriaMap, you must comply with all applicable laws, regulations and third party rights (including, without limitation, laws regarding the import or export of data or software, privacy and local laws). You must not use TerriaMap to encourage or promote illegal activity or violation of third party rights. Some parts of TerriaMap (like the URL shortening function) rely upon third party APIs.

In any important matter, you should seek professional advice relevant to your own circumstances.

The information displayed on TerriaMap was consolidated by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.

The Department, Data61 and Geoscience Australia ("We") make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of any content or the product in connection with TerriaMap. We disclaim all responsibility and all liability (including without limitation, liability in negligence, for errors or omissions) for all expenses, loss, damage and costs which you might incur as a result of the information displayed on TerriaMap and your use of it.

TerriaMap must not be used for navigation or precise spatial analysis or for any activities where the use or failure of TerriaMap could lead to death, personal injury, or environmental damage (such as the operation of nuclear facilities, air traffic control, or life support systems).

Access to data:

Any information provided by data custodians displayed on TerriaMap is provided as is and on the understanding that the respective data custodian is not responsible for, nor guarantees the timeliness, accuracy or completeness of that information. If you intend to rely on any information displayed on TerriaMap or data.gov.au, then you must apply in writing to the respective data custodian for further authorisation.

You acknowledge that your use of TerriaMap or data.gov.au means that you have provided your acceptance of these terms and conditions.

You must consider the usage rights and restrictions of the basemap and each activated dataset when using the output of TerriaMap in broadcast, print, or other distribution. The terms of use of the default Bing Maps basemap may be found here: https://www.microsoft.com/maps/product/terms.html.