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. Fees and Charges 2008/09: Sheriff's Act 1978; Environment, Resources and Development Court Act 1993; District Court Act 1991; Supreme Court Act 1935; Magistrates Court Act 1991; Criminal Law (Sentencing) Act 1988; Youth Court Act 1993; Coroners Act

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Michael John Atkinson
    Document number: AGO0071/06CS
    Date: 07/04/2008
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  2. Fees and Charges 2008/09: Real Property Act 1886; Strata Titles Act 1988; Community Titles Act 1996; Bills of Sale Act 1886; Registration of Deeds Act 1935; Worker's Liens Act 1893

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Michael John Atkinson
    Document number: AGO0026/07CS
    Date: 07/04/2008
    Apply

  3. Fees and Charges 2008/09: Business Names Act 1996; Associations Incorporation Act 1985; Co-operatives Act 1997; Security and Investigations Agents Act 1995; Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1996; Cremation Act 1891; Marriage Act 1961;

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Michael John Atkinson
    Document number: AGO0123/04CS
    Date: 07/04/2008
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  4. Fees and Charges 2008/09: Land Tax Act 1936; Petroleum Products Regulation Act 1995

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Kevin Owen Foley
    Document number: TF08/017CS
    Date: 07/04/2008
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  5. Fees and Charges 2008/09: Environment Protection Act 1993; Radiation Protection and Control Act 1982

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Gail Elizabeth Gago
    Document number: EPCS08/0007
    Date: 07/04/2008
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  6. Fees and Charges 2008/09: Local Government Act 1999

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Jennifer Mary Rankine
    Document number: MSLGR08/002CS
    Date: 07/04/2008
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  7. Fees and Charges 2008/09: Private Parking Areas Act 1986

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Jennifer Mary Rankine
    Document number: MSLGR08/003CS
    Date: 07/04/2008
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  8. Fees and Charges 2008/09: Waterworks Act 1932; Sewerage Act 1929; Fees Regulation Act 1927

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Karlene Ann Maywald
    Document number: MWSCS08/020
    Date: 07/04/2008
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  9. Fees and Charges 2008/09: Land Agents Act 1994; Conveyancers Act 1994; Plumbers, Gas Fitters and Electricians Act 1995; Trade Measurements Administration Act 1993; Travel Agents Act 1986; Secondhand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995; Building Work

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Jennifer Mary Rankine
    Document number: MCA08/09CS
    Date: 07/04/2008
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  10. Fees and Charges 2008/09: Harbors and Navigation Act 1993 - Marine Safety Initiatives

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Patrick Frederick Conlon
    Document number: MTR08/019CS
    Date: 07/04/2008
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