Department of the Premier and Cabinet Circular PC031: Disclosure of Cabinet Documents 10 Years or Older
Under circular PC031 (PDF, 205 KB), the South Australian Government enables access to Cabinet documents that are over 10 years old.
The exemption in the Freedom of Information Act 1991 (the FOI Act) that precludes the disclosure of Cabinet documents does not apply to documents that are 20 years or older. In 2009, to promote the objects of the FOI Act, which include openness and accountability of Ministers and the Government, Cabinet decided it did not want to claim the Cabinet exemption over certain types of Cabinet documents that are 10 to 20 years old. This is known as the ‘Ten Year Rule’.
Cabinet documents less than 10 years old remain exempt from disclosure under the FOI Act.
Cabinet documents older than 10 years may still be subject to other exemption clauses specified under Schedule 1 of the FOI Act.
Cabinet documents include Cabinet submissions, Cabinet notes, and Cabinet agendas.
Cabinet submissions are prepared by state government agencies seeking a decision from Cabinet on a significant policy change, project, reform or appointment.
Cabinet notes, also prepared by state government agencies, provide information for Cabinet to note, where no decision is required.
Cabinet agendas list the Cabinet submissions and Cabinet notes to be discussed at a specific Cabinet meeting.
Each of these may also contain attachments, such as reports presented to Cabinet.
You can search the Cabinet document register using the search field and filters below or browse through the listed documents.
Cabinet documents that have been proactively released and those that have already been applied for and released are available for download from the list below. To view these documents, check the box marked ‘Only show Cabinet documents available for download’.
Where a document is not available to download, you can apply for access.
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Overseas Travel, South Australian Film Corporation
Submitting Minister: Mr John BannonDocument number: DA16-82Date: 18/01/1988 -
One and All Sailing Vessel
Submitting Minister: Mr John BannonDocument number: DPC422-85Date: 18/01/1988 -
Yatala Labour Prison - \F\ Division
Submitting Minister: Mr Frank BlevinsDocument number: DCS641-87Date: 18/01/1988 -
South Australian Police Department, West Beach Airport - Air Wing Accommodation
Submitting Minister: Dr Don HopgoodDocument number: PBD4957-79Date: 18/01/1988 -
Listening Devices Act, 1972
Submitting Minister: Mr Chris SumnerDocument number: AGD395-81Date: 18/01/1988 -
Branding of Pigs Act, 1964
Submitting Minister: Mr Kym MayesDocument number: DA795-81Date: 18/01/1988 -
Firearms Act, 1977 and Regulations - Amendments
Submitting Minister: Dr Don HopgoodDocument number: MES58-86Date: 18/01/1988 -
Appointment of Acting Commissioner of Highways
Submitting Minister: Mr Gavin KeneallyDocument number: N/ADate: 19/01/1988 -
Adelaide Remand Centre - Extension of Time Claim
Submitting Minister: Mr Terry HemmingsDocument number: PBD3965-82Date: 01/02/1988 -
South Australian Planning Commission - Appointments
Submitting Minister: Dr Don HopgoodDocument number: MEP289-82Date: 01/02/1988 -
Red Light Camera System
Submitting Minister: Dr Don HopgoodDocument number: MINTECH84-153Date: 01/02/1988 -
Penalties and Compensation for Damage Caused to School Property
Submitting Minister: Mr Chris SumnerDocument number: AGD639-87Date: 01/02/1988 -
Environmental Impact Statements and Public Environmental Reports
Submitting Minister: Dr Don HopgoodDocument number: DEP2042-84Date: 01/02/1988 -
Electricity Trust of South Australia 275kv Transmission Line Between Tungkillo and Cherry Gardens Substation
Submitting Minister: Dr Don HopgoodDocument number: SAPC7140-5Date: 01/02/1988 -
Tobacco Products Control Act - Amendments
Submitting Minister: Dr John CornwallDocument number: MH105-87Date: 01/02/1988 -
Vocational Resource Agency Inc. - Catering Facility/Coffee Shop, State Library
Submitting Minister: Mr Lynn ArnoldDocument number: OET20206-87Date: 01/02/1988 -
River Fishery - Review of Management Arrangements
Submitting Minister: Mr Kym MayesDocument number: DF13-34Date: 01/02/1988 -
Package of Employment and Training Programs - \S.A. Skilled\
Submitting Minister: Mr Lynn ArnoldDocument number: OET20234-87Date: 01/02/1988 -
Port Park Development
Submitting Minister: Mr John BannonDocument number: DPC51-87Date: 01/02/1988 -
Committee to Advise on Australias Immigration Policies - State Government Submission
Submitting Minister: Mr Chris SumnerDocument number: SAEAC138-87Date: 01/02/1988