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: Building Work Contractors Act 1995; Conveyancers Act 1994; Land Agents Act 1994; Liquor Licensing Act 1997; Plumbers, Gas Fitters and Electricians Act 1995; Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995; Trade Measurement

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Jennifer Mary Rankine
    Document number: MCA08/09CS
    Date: 26/05/2008
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  2. Fees and Charges 2008/09: Local Government Act 1999

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Jennifer Mary Rankine
    Document number: MSLGR08/002CS
    Date: 26/05/2008
    Apply

  3. Fees and Charges 2008/09: Freedom of Information Act 1991

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Michael John Wright
    Document number: FIN08/003CS
    Date: 26/05/2008
    Apply

  4. Fees and Charges 2008/09: State Records Act 1997

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Michael John Wright
    Document number: FIN08/004CS
    Date: 26/05/2008
    Apply

  5. Fees and Charges 2008/09: South Australian Health Commission Act 1976

    Submitting Minister: The Hon John David Hill
    Document number: HEACS/08/262
    Date: 26/05/2008
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  6. Fees and Charges 2008/09: South Australian Health Commission Act 1976; Ambulance Services Act 1992 and Public and Environmental Health Act 1987

    Submitting Minister: The Hon John David Hill
    Document number: HEACS/08/261
    Date: 26/05/2008
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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: 26/05/2008
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  8. Fees and Charges 2008/09: Controlled Substances Act 1984; Tobacco Products Regulation Act 1997

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Gail Elizabeth Gago
    Document number: HEACS/08/260
    Date: 26/05/2008
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  9. 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: 26/05/2008
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  10. Fees and Charges 2008/09: Dangerous Substances Act 1979; Employment Agents Registration Act 1993; Explosives Act 1936; Fair Work Act 1994; Occupational Health Safety and Welfare Act 1986

    Submitting Minister: The Hon Michael John Wright
    Document number: MIR08/008CS
    Date: 26/05/2008
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