Discovery 2000 is basically about data, its collection, management,
assessment and dissemination. A major focus of Discovery 2000 is the
collection of new geoscientific data. However, the Department is already
a major source of data on the geology and mineral resources of New
South Wales. These existing data when combined with the new data, will
greatly enhance the knowledge of and information on the geology and the
mineral development potential of New South Wales. This paper discusses some of the existing datasets and outlines how
they can be accessed. It also gives an insight into the Department's
strategy for data and information technology management.