Victorian Common Data Taxonomy for Regulators

Supporting regulators to manage their permissions data more efficiently and effectively.

Details

Topic:
Regulatory reform
Audience:
State government - regulatory operations
Regulatory functions:
Governance, Practice and processes, Digitisation, Compliance and enforcement
Industry:
All relevant industries
Document type:
Framework
Author:
Department of Treasury and Finance
Date published:
26 November 2025

The Victorian Common Data Taxonomy is a structured way for regulators to organise information into categories and subcategories based on shared characteristics. It serves as a foundational tool to help regulators manage and structure their data in ways that promote improved information sharing and foster greater collaboration.

How this tool can help

The Victorian Common Data Taxonomy can help regulators identify which businesses are subject to oversight by which regulators and interpret data provided by other regulators with greater ease and consistency. This shared framework strengthens collaboration, reduces duplication, and supports a more coordinated regulatory environment. It can structure and manage their data about businesses to:

  • share and interpret information and detect risks of harm more easily
  • reduce information requests and administrative burden on business.

Support to apply this tool

Contact the Department of Treasury and Finance at reg.reform@dtf.vic.gov.au to ask questions or book a discussion about adopting the taxonomy.

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Victorian Common Data Taxonomy for Regulators
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Victorian Common Data Taxonomy for Regulators
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Supporting documents

Data Taxonomy Table
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Data Taxonomy Table
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Download examples
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