Access outside of Australia

Applications for overseas access are open to: 

• Domestic researchers temporarily located overseas
• Researchers from an overseas entity commencing new DataLab projects
• Overseas organisations collaborating on existing Australian-led projects 

All applications are subject to a comprehensive assessment, including: 

• Review by ABS security and governance teams
• Review by Data Custodians
• Final approval by the Australian Statistician 

Approval is not guaranteed. Each application is assessed on a case-by-case basis. 

Applications must demonstrate: 

• A clear and justified need for overseas access
• Alignment with the Five Safes Framework and additional overseas risk controls
• Public value and benefit to Australia
• Organisational support, including endorsement from a Responsible Officer or senior leader
• Sufficient information to support a security and risk assessment (e.g. access location, researcher details)

• The assessment process typically takes 2 to 4 months
• Charges apply for this service. For details, refer to Charges

To begin an application or for further enquiries, please contact: info@mydata.abs.gov.au