Local Government Online (LG Online) is a subscription service provided by the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ). The service has been developed in partnership with Queensland councils.
LG Online provides councils with a bundled suite of information services and online tools. The service is designed to deliver the information people want - in a manner they want to receive it.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. Is there a limit on how many council staff can have access to LG Online?
A. There is no limit on the number of council staff or elected members who may access the online information service. For those councils that use LG Online to also provide there local council website there is a limit on the number of editor licences for the content management software to build and maintain your website.
GovNet
Q. Is GovNet information available for the community?
A. No. The arrangements negotiated with Queensland State Government for access limit the use of GovNet to council employees. This will remain so until issues such as governance, ownership and legal implications are addressed. A project is currently underway to address these.
Q. What is the level of detail on the satellite imagery?
A. The IKONOS Imagery pixel size is about 91cms. Because one of the bands is Infra red, the imagery provides more "spectral" or colour detail and will also provide more colour detail in soil / geology and some manmade structures.
Q. Can I integrate the GIS system with my back office systems?
A. State government are currently working to provide the functionality to download the GovNet data. This will enable councils to link the GIS data into back office systems as some currently do.
Q. Do I still have to pay State Government for access to the State Government GIS datasets?
A. No. There is no cost for use by council internal staff.Q. What about ABS data?
A. ABS data is provided within the databases. There is no cost for use by council internal staff.
General
Q. Does the LGAQ make a profit from Local Government Online?
A. No. The subscription fees are based on cost recovery.
