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. Dental Board Of South Australia - Appointments Of A Member And Deputy Members

    Submitting Minister: The Hon John David Hill
    Document number: HEACS/07/227
    Date: 24/09/2007
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  2. Appointments To The State Opera Of South Australia Board of Management

    Submitting Minister: The Hon John David Hill
    Document number: ASACAB016/02
    Date: 24/09/2007
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  3. Membership Of State Procurement Board

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Michael John Wright
    Document number: FIN07/004CS
    Date: 24/09/2007
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  4. Health Care Bill 2007

    Submitting Minister: The Hon John David Hill
    Document number: HEACS/06/171
    Date: 24/09/2007
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  5. Morgan Whyalla Pipeline Pumping Stations - Replacement Of High Voltage Switchboards - Revised Scope

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Karlene Ann Maywald
    Document number: MWSCS07/033PART1
    Date: 24/09/2007
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  6. Increasing The Expiation Fees For Level Crossing Offences

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Patrick Frederick Conlon
    Document number: MRS07/004
    Date: 24/09/2007
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  7. Re-Appointment Of Under Treasurer, Department Of Treasury And Finance

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Michael David Rann
    Document number: DPC029/04CS
    Date: 24/09/2007
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  8. Development Act 1993 - Commencement Of Suspended Clauses Of Development (Development Plans) Amendment Act 2006 And Introduction Of Development (Development Plans) Variation Regulations 2007

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Paul Holloway
    Document number: MUDP07/011CS
    Date: 24/09/2007
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  9. Re-Appointment Of Chief Executive, Department Of Water, Land And Biodiversity Conservation

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Michael David Rann
    Document number: DPC028/02CS
    Date: 24/09/2007
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  10. The National Electricity Amendment Bill 2007, the Australian Energy Market Commission Establishment Amendment Bill 2007, the National Electricity (South Australia) Variation Regulations 2007

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Patrick Frederick Conlon
    Document number: MEN07/009
    Date: 24/09/2007
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