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. Credit Union Stabilization Board - Appointment of Members

    Submitting Minister: Mr Chris Sumner
    Document number: CAC571-83
    Date: 15/02/1988
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  2. ETSA 275kv Transmission Line Between Tungkillo and Cherry Gardens Substation

    Submitting Minister: Dr Don Hopgood
    Document number: SAPC7140-5
    Date: 15/02/1988
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  3. Federal Review of Road Funding Arrangements - South Australian Submission

    Submitting Minister: Mr Gavin Keneally
    Document number: HWYS438-88
    Date: 15/02/1988
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  4. Funding Aboriginal Ranger Positions

    Submitting Minister: Dr Don Hopgood
    Document number: DE4376-79
    Date: 15/02/1988
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  5. Building Societies Act, 1975 - Amendment Regulations

    Submitting Minister: Mr Chris Sumner
    Document number: CAC98-87
    Date: 15/02/1988
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  6. Gas Act, 1987

    Submitting Minister: Mr Ron Payne
    Document number: MME15-87
    Date: 15/02/1988
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  7. Inquiry into Workforce Entry or Re-entry by Social Security Pensioners

    Submitting Minister: Dr John Cornwall
    Document number: DPC158-88
    Date: 15/02/1988
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  8. District Council of Central Yorke Peninsula Land Division Supplementary Development Plan

    Submitting Minister: Dr Don Hopgood
    Document number: ACOP13-3
    Date: 15/02/1988
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  9. Study Assistance

    Submitting Minister: Mr Terry Hemmings
    Document number: SADHC3924-83
    Date: 15/02/1988
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  10. Overseas Study Tour

    Submitting Minister: Mr Terry Hemmings
    Document number: MHC8-88
    Date: 15/02/1988
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  11. Vision Systems Ltd - Manufacturing/Office Premise at Technology Park

    Submitting Minister: Mr Lynn Arnold
    Document number: DSDT569-87
    Date: 15/02/1988
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  12. South Australian Health Commission Act, 1976 - Authorization

    Submitting Minister: Dr John Cornwall
    Document number: MH165-86
    Date: 15/02/1988
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  13. Employment and Training Programs

    Submitting Minister: Mr Lynn Arnold
    Document number: OET20234-87
    Date: 15/02/1988
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  14. Youth Performing Arts Council

    Submitting Minister: Mr John Bannon
    Document number: DA81-85
    Date: 15/02/1988
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  15. Radiation Protection and Control Act, 1982

    Submitting Minister: Dr John Cornwall
    Document number: SAHC08-03B
    Date: 15/02/1988
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  16. Landlord and Tenant Act Amendment Bill, 1988

    Submitting Minister: Mr Chris Sumner
    Document number: DPCA10-7
    Date: 18/02/1988
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  17. Recovery of Wages and Salary Overpayments

    Submitting Minister: Mr Frank Blevins
    Document number: DPIR40-88
    Date: 22/02/1988
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  18. Telecommunications (Interception) Bill, 1988

    Submitting Minister: Mr Chris Sumner
    Document number: AGD395-81
    Date: 22/02/1988
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  19. Harbors Board Block 30

    Submitting Minister: Mr Roy Abbott
    Document number: DMH315
    Date: 22/02/1988
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  20. Kingston College of TAFE Redevelopment

    Submitting Minister: Mr Lynn Arnold
    Document number: TAFE894-81
    Date: 22/02/1988
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