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. Appointment of an Auxiliary District Court Judge

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Michael Atkinson
    Document number: AGO0005-03CS
    Date: 29/05/2006
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  2. Extended Appointment of a Coroner

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Michael Atkinson
    Document number: AGO0091-03CS
    Date: 29/05/2006
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  3. Introduction of the Motor Vehicle (Third Party Insurance) Amendment Bill 2006 - Exclusion of Terrorism Cover

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Kevin Owen Foley
    Document number: TF04-038CS
    Date: 29/05/2006
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  4. Naracoorte Lucindale Effluent Disposal Waste Control Plan Amendment Report for Interim Authorisation

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Paul Holloway
    Document number: MUDP06-021CS
    Date: 29/05/2006
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  5. Regulations under the Liquor Licensing Act, 1997 - Dry Areas, City of Marion

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Jennifer Mary Rankine
    Document number: CSMCA06-009
    Date: 29/05/2006
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  6. Amendments to the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations 1995, Part 3A - Amusement Structures

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Michael John Wright
    Document number: MIR04-004CS
    Date: 29/05/2006
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  7. Appointment of Director, Government Relations

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Michael David Rann
    Document number: DPC06-007CS
    Date: 29/05/2006
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  8. Amendments to the Electoral Act 1985 and Constitution Act 1934

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Michael Atkinson
    Document number: AGO0170-04CSTEMP1
    Date: 29/05/2006
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  9. SA Water Miscellaneous Fees and Charges for 2006-07

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Michael John Wright
    Document number: SAW06-004CS
    Date: 29/05/2006
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  10. Governments Response to the 55th Report of the Environment, Resources and Development Committee Entitled Eyre Peninsula Bushfire and Native Vegetation

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Gail Elizabeth Gago
    Document number: WBCS06-0002
    Date: 29/05/2006
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