Open government data
Open data means providing unrestricted data and information to everyone. This promotes innovation and new business opportunities through the reuse of data and allows greater transparency through public scrutiny of government activities.
All government agencies must make their data publicly accessible. This data is available on data.sa.gov.au.
Disclosure of government information
Proactive disclosure
Government information that is regularly released under Freedom of Information (FOI) is available on each department's website.
Cabinet documents
When they become 10 years old, selected Cabinet documents are made available to members of the public without needing an FOI application.
While this process gives greater access to Cabinet documents, exemptions under the Freedom of Information Act 1991 may still apply to protect personal privacy, national security, law enforcement and public safety. This means you may not be able to access parts of some documents.
Accessing Cabinet documents - Department of the Premier and Cabinet
FOI disclosure logs
When an agency provides access to non-personal information under freedom of information (FOI), it may make that information available to a wider audience. Each agency publishes this information on its website. The policy that authorises this is Cabinet Circular PC045.
Freedom of Information (FOI)
The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 1991 gives you a legal right to access documents held by government.
Related information
Other websites
FOI in South Australia - State Records
