Data is increasingly recognised as a crucial and extremely valuable organisational asset that informs strategic decision making and requires protection. Without governance, an organisation’s data is exposed to risks including poor quality, multiple reference points which lack a single source of truth, unrestricted access and data breaches, and misinterpretation.
The Data Governance SIG has been established to enable colleagues working in data and data governance roles to:
Louise Branch-Smith and Tanya Parker co-chair the Data Governance SIG.
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Tanya is the Senior Lead, Data Governance at the University of the Sunshine Coast. She oversees the delivery of privacy and data governance services across all areas of UniSC.

Tanya Parker
Data Governance co-SIG Chair
Louise is a Senior Analyst at Murdoch University, responsible for load planning, government reporting, and fee setting. She provides expert advice on student data and supports strong data governance through accurate, reliable, and compliant data practices.

Louise Branch-Smith
Data Governance co-SIG Chair
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