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. Retaining DNA Date on the SAPOL Database and Options to Change the Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Act about DNA Sample Destruction

    Submitting Minister: N/A
    Document number: N/A
    Date: 05/06/2006
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  2. Abolition of the State Advisory Committee for Public Transport

    Submitting Minister: N/A
    Document number: N/A
    Date: 05/06/2006
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  3. Administrative Arrangements for the State Emergency Relief Fund

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Michael David Rann
    Document number: DPC009-05CS
    Date: 08/06/2006
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  4. Proclamation of the Road Traffic (Drug Driving) Amendment Act 2005 and Promulgation of Road Traffic (Miscellaneous) Variation Regulations 2006 and Motor Vehicle Variation Regulations 2006 to Prescribe Drugs, Expiation Fee and Demerit Points

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Patrick Frederick Conlon
    Document number: MTR04-043CS
    Date: 08/06/2006
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  5. Transfer of Land Adjacent to AAMI Stadium to the South Australian National Football League (SANFL)

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Michael John Wright
    Document number: MAS06-007CS
    Date: 08/06/2006
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  6. June Release of a Public Report on Progress to Date Towards Achievement of SAs Strategic Plan Targets

    Submitting Minister: N/A
    Document number: N/A
    Date: 08/06/2006
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  7. Fees and Charges 2006-07: Fire and Emergency Services Act 2005

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Carmel Zollo
    Document number: MES06-003CS
    Date: 13/06/2006
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  8. Fees and Charges 2006-07: South Australian Health Commission Act 1976

    Submitting Minister: The Hon John David Hill
    Document number: HEACS-06
    Date: 13/06/2006
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  9. Fees and Charges 2006-07: Natural Resources Management Act 2004; Pastoral Land Management and Conservation Act 1989; Native Vegetation Act 1991

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Gail Elizabeth Gago
    Document number: WBCS06-0003
    Date: 13/06/2006
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  10. Regulations under the Liquor Licensing Act, 1997 - Dry Areas, City of Marion

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Jennifer Mary Rankine
    Document number: CSMCA06-009
    Date: 13/06/2006
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