Perth Open Data Licence & Access Fees - City Bylaws

Technology and Data Western Australia 3 Minutes Read · published February 11, 2026 Flag of Western Australia

Perth, Western Australia publishes civic datasets and information to support transparency, planning and community use. This guidance explains the City of Perth approach to open data licensing, how access fees and charges are treated, and the practical steps to request or reuse council datasets. It summarises responsible departments, complaint routes and common compliance issues for users and businesses working with municipal data in Perth. For official dataset publication and licensing information see the City of Perth open data pages and the WA government data licence guidance [1].

Check the dataset page for the precise licence statement and required attribution.

Penalties & Enforcement

The City of Perth does not publish penal schedules for misuse of open data on its open data landing pages; specific monetary penalties are not specified on the cited page [2]. Enforcement and remedies for misuse of data or breaches of licence terms typically rely on civil remedies, licence takedown or contract actions rather than fixed municipal fines on the open-data page.

  • Monetary fines: not specified on the cited page; refer to the dataset licence or separate contractual terms.
  • Non-monetary sanctions: takedown requests, licence termination or requirements to correct attribution are the usual measures on licence breach.
  • Enforcer: City of Perth information or records team and the relevant dataset custodian; complaints and queries are handled via official council contact points.
  • Appeals/review: where actions arise from administrative decisions, internal review or external review mechanisms apply; time limits are not specified on the cited page.
  • Defences/discretion: authorised uses, licences, or permitted attribution and reasonable excuse defences depend on the licence terms and any separate access agreement.
If a dataset has special terms, those terms override general open-data notes on the landing page.

Applications & Forms

The City of Perth open data landing page does not publish a dedicated reuse application form; for formal access requests (for unpublished records or large extracts) councils commonly rely on Freedom of Information or records-request procedures—see the City of Perth FOI and records guidance for forms, fees and submission details [3].

  • Typical form name: Freedom of Information application (if requesting unpublished records); check the City FOI page for the official form.
  • Deadlines: statutory FOI timeframes apply where FOI is used; specific time limits are not specified on the open-data landing page.
  • Fees: where fees apply for printed copies or search time these are set under FOI rules or specific council fees schedules—amounts are not specified on the cited open-data page.

Practical Compliance Steps

  • Before reuse: review the licence statement on the dataset landing page and record attribution requirements.
  • Keep records: document dataset version, access date and licence text to demonstrate compliance.
  • If unsure: contact the dataset custodian or City of Perth records team to request clarification or permission.
Documenting licence and version prevents disputes over attribution and permitted uses.

FAQ

Which licence governs City of Perth open data?
The licence is specified on each dataset landing page; consult the dataset record on the City of Perth open data portal for the exact licence statement and attribution terms.
Are there access fees for open datasets?
Most published open datasets are available without per-use fees, but charges may apply for bespoke extracts or official records requests; exact fees are not specified on the open-data landing page.
How do I report misuse of a dataset?
Report suspected misuse to the City of Perth records or information management team using the official council contact or FOI complaint process.

How-To

  1. Find the dataset on the City of Perth open data portal and read the licence statement on the dataset page.
  2. If the data needed is unpublished, submit a records or FOI request using the City FOI form or contact page.
  3. If reusing data, include the required attribution and keep a copy of the licence and dataset version used.
  4. If you believe a licence breach has occurred, contact the dataset custodian and provide evidence of the breach; escalate to the council complaints or legal team if unresolved.

Key Takeaways

  • Always check the dataset page for the precise licence and attribution rules.
  • For unpublished or large extracts, use FOI/records request procedures.
  • Contact the City of Perth records or data custodian for clarifications before commercial reuse.

Help and Support / Resources

  1. [1] City of Perth - Open Data
  2. [2] DataWA - Western Australian Government Open Data
  3. [3] City of Perth - Freedom of Information and Records

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