LabLink (BETA)

LabLink is a new video conferencing tool developed by the ABS for SEAD, now available in its trial (BETA) phase to all users. It is designed to help researchers collaborate securely within their Virtual Machines (VMs), even when working from different physical locations. There are no additional costs involved for projects using LabLink.

LabLink has the following key features:

• Secure Access: Only researchers approved on the same project can join LabLink meetings. External access (outside SEAD) is not permitted.
• Audio and Video enabled: Researchers can communicate with other project users clearly and in real-time.
• Screen sharing: Share your desktop or a selected window with other meeting users.
• Familiar Interface: LabLink works similarly to popular tools like Microsoft Teams and Zoom. You can launch it from the desktop shortcut inside your VM.

Please note the following disabled features for data security:

• Speech transcription
• File sharing
• Meeting recordings
• Instant messaging

Users can launch LabLink via the desktop icon or at meet.mydata.abs.gov.au in Microsoft Edge within their VM. Both options open the LabLink landing page to join and manage meetings. The page includes a “Help Info” button for common questions, and a LabLink User Guide is available in the Shared Library to support access and troubleshooting. Users will need to coordinate the details of their meetings outside of their VM as the sharing of meeting links has been disabled.

By using LabLink, end users agree to comply with the SEAD security policies and conditions of use.

LabLink will remain in BETA while we continue to improve its performance.  For feedback or support, contact: sead.support@abs.gov.au