The AGLS Metadata Standard is a set of descriptive properties that government departments and agencies can use to improve the visibility and accessibility of their web services and linked data applications. It has been mandated for use by Australian Government agencies.

AGLS is issued by Standards Australia as AS 5044:2010.

The Australian Government Implementation Manual for AGLS Metadata provides practical advice and direction for staff using the AGLS metadata set.

This manual sets out Australian Government requirements for the implementation of the AGLS Metadata Element Set and provides practical advice and direction for staff responsible for coordinating agency policy and practice on web-based information and services.