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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  1. Historical Environmental Contamination Adelaide Rail Yards

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Patrick Frederick Conlon
    Document number: MTR07/024
    Date: 22/10/2007
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  2. Veterinary Science At The Roseworthy Campus Of The University Of Adelaide

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Paul Caica
    Document number: METAFE02/07CSTEMP1
    Date: 22/10/2007
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  3. Stamp Duties Act 1923 - Regulation Pursuant To Section 71F(6)(C)

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Kevin Owen Foley
    Document number: TF03/094CS
    Date: 22/10/2007
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  4. Regulation Of Precursor Chemicals

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Michael John Atkinson
    Document number: AGO0088/07CS
    Date: 22/10/2007
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  5. Appointment Of Ms Matilda Bawden To The Position Of 0.8 FTE Research Officer To The Hon Ann Bressington MLC

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Kevin Owen Foley
    Document number: TF06/041CS
    Date: 22/10/2007
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  6. Amendments To Regulations Under The Primary Industry Funding Schemes Act 1998

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Rory John McEwen
    Document number: MAFF07/004CS
    Date: 22/10/2007
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  7. Appointment Of A Deputy Presiding Member To The Independent Gambling Authority

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Paul Caica
    Document number: MGA09/07CS
    Date: 22/10/2007
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  8. Central Northern Adelaide Health Service Board - Remuneration For Chair And Deputy

    Submitting Minister: The Hon John David Hill
    Document number: HEACS/07/235
    Date: 22/10/2007
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  9. Environment Protection (National Pollutant Inventory) Policy 2007

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Gail Elizabeth Gago
    Document number: EPCS07/0015
    Date: 22/10/2007
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  10. Proclamation Of The Harbors And Navigation (Australian Builders Plate) Amendment Act 2007 and Making of Associated Regulations

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Patrick Frederick Conlon
    Document number: MTR07/040
    Date: 22/10/2007
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