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oup Government of South Australia Department of the Premier and Cabinet D PC 18/4049 GPO Box 2343 Adelaide SA 5001 DX 56201 Tel 08 8226 3500 18 April 2019 Fax 08 8226 3535 www.dpc.sa.gov.au Hon Kyam Maher MLC Parliament House North Terrace ADELAIDE SA 5000 Sent by email: ma her. office(cDparliament.sa.gov.au Dear Mr Maher Freedom of information application I refer to your request received by the Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) under section 13 of the Freedom of Information Act 1991 (the Act). Your initial request sought access to: Since 17 March 2018, copies of any and all documents (including but not limited to physical, electronic, or written briefs, minutes, emails, internal correspondence and any other correspondence) regarding the Aboriginal Affairs Action Plan. In consultation with your office, this scope was amended to: Since 17 March 2018, copies of any and all physical, electronic, or written briefs, minutes and draft versions of or regarding the Aboriginal Affairs Action Plan. The purpose of this letter is to advise you of my determination. A total of 23 documents were identified as answering the terms of your application and I have determined to release these documents as follows: • 1 grant you access in full to 4 documents, copies of which are enclosed, and • 1 refuse access to 19 documents. Please refer to the attached schedule that describes each document and sets out my determination and reasons in summary form. Documents released in full Documents 20-23 Document 23 is a publicly available document and can be located at the following website address: https://dpc.sa.gov.au/responsibilities/aboriqinal-affairs-and-reconciliation/aboriginal- affairs-action-plan-2019-2020 For Official Use Only - 11 - Al Documents refused in full Documents 1-13 and 15-18 These documents consist of information which, if released, would disclose details concerning a deliberation or decision of Cabinet and as such are exempt from release pursuant to clause 1(1)(e). Documents 14 and 19 These are preliminary drafts of a document that was specifically prepared for submission to Cabinet and as such are exempt from release pursuant to clause 1(1)(b). Exemptions Clause 1— Cabinet documents (1) A document is an exempt document — (a) if it is a document that has been specifically prepared for submission to Cabinet (whether or not it has been so submitted); or (b) if it is a preliminary draft of a document referred to in paragraph (1), or (e) if it contains matter the disclosure of which would disclose information concerning any deliberation or decision of Cabinet; or In compliance with Premier and Cabinet Circular PC045 - Disclosure Logs for Non- Personal Information Released through Freedom of Information (PC045), DPC is now required to publish a log of all non-personal information released under the Freedom of Information Act 1991. In accordance with this Circular, any non-personal information determined for release as part of this application, may be published on the DPC website. A copy of PC045 can be found at the following address: http://dpc.sa.gov.au/what-we-do/services-for- government/premier-and-cabinet-circulars Please visit the website for further information. Right to internal review If you are aggrieved with this determination, you have a right to apply for internal review under subsection 29(1) of the Act. Pursuant to subsection 29(2), your application must: • be in writing • be addressed to the principal officer, and • be lodged at an office of DPC, or emailed to DPCFOIUnit(Wsa.gov.au within 30 days after the day on which you receive this letter or within such further time as the principal officer of DPC may allow. Page 2 of 3 If you have any questions in relation to this matter, please contact Damian Gilbert, Freedom of Information Officer, on telephone 8429 5489 or via email at dam ian.gilbert(a~sa.gov.au. Yours sincerely Wayne Hunter ACCREDITED FOI OFFICER Encl Schedule of documents Documents for release Page 3 of 3 SCHEDULE OF DOCUMENTS—DPC18/4049 Freedom of information application from the Hon Kyam Maher MLC seeking access to: Since 17 March 2018, copies of any and all physical, electronic, or written briefs, minutes and draft versions of or regarding the Aboriginal Affairs Action Plan. No. Date Document description Exemption Released clauses (part/full/refused) 1. 16/07/2018 Sub-committee Timeline Clause 1(1)(e) Refused in full – Cabinet document 2. 16/07/2018 South Australian Aboriginal Affairs Action Plan Clause 1(1)(e) Refused in full – Internal Communication – Cabinet document 3. 17/07/2018 Draft Action Plan Clause 1(1)(e) Refused in full – Cabinet document 4. 19/07/2018 Draft Action Plan Clause 1(1)(e) Refused in full – Cabinet document 5. 20/07/2018 Sub-committee Paper Clause 1(1)(e) Refused in full – Cabinet document 6. 08/08/2018 Sub-committee Minute and Proposals Clause 1(1)(e) Refused in full – Cabinet document 7. 08/08/2018 Sub-committee Proposals - Health Clause 1(1)(e) Refused in full – Cabinet document 8. 08/08/2018 Sub-committee Paper Clause 1(1)(e) Refused in full – Cabinet document 9. 16/08/2018 Sub-committee - Graphic Representation – Clause 1(1)(e) Refused in full Action Plan – Cabinet document 10. 17/08/2018 Sub-committee – Action Plan Initiatives Clause 1(1)(e) Refused in full – Cabinet document 11. 17/08/2018 Sub-committee Action Plan Proposals Clause 1(1)(e) Refused in full – Cabinet document For Official Use Only – I1 – A1 Page 1 of 2 SCHEDULE OF DOCUMENTS—DPC18/4049 No. Date Document description Exemption Released clauses (part/full/refused) 12. 06/09/2018 Minute to Premier Clause 1(1)(e) Refused in full – Cabinet document 13. Sub-committee – Action Plan Proposals Clause 1(1)(e) Refused in full – Cabinet Attachment to document 12 document 14. Cabinet Note Clause 1(1)(b) Refused in full – Cabinet Attachment to document 12 document 15. 09/11/2018 Minute to Premier Clause 1(1)(e) Refused in full – Cabinet document 16. Summary of Consultations Clause 1(1)(e) Refused in full – Cabinet Attachment to document 15 document 17. 28/11/2018 Minute – Cabinet Submission Clause 1(1)(e) Refused in full – Cabinet document 18. 29/11/2018 Minute – Cabinet Submission Clause 1(1)(e) Refused in full – Cabinet document 19. Cabinet Submission Clause 1(1)(b) Refused in full – Cabinet Attachment to document 18 document 20. 06/12/2018 Meeting/Event Brief N/A Released in full 21. 10/12/2018 Reception – Run Sheet N/A Released in full 22. 10/12/2018 Speech Notes - Draft N/A Released in full 23. 10/12/2018 Aboriginal Affairs Action Plan – 2019-2020 – N/A Released in full Final Version https://dpc.sa.gov.au/responsibilities/aboriginal- affairs-and-reconciliation/aboriginal-affairs- action-plan-2019-2020 For Official Use Only – I1 – A1 Page 2 of 2 20 21 RECEPTION TO LAUNCH THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS ACTION PLAN 2019-2020 Monday 10 December 2018 ‘The Conservatory’, Ayers House 288 North Terrace, Adelaide 3:15pm for 3:30pm start Official proceedings between 3:30pm and 4.20pm Concluding at 5:00pm MC: Ms Kirstie Parker, Director Department of the Premier and Cabinet – Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation Run Sheet 3:15 pm Guests arrive via Main Entrance of Ayers House, and are directed by the MC to the Conservatory. 3:20 pm MC meets Mr Jack Kanya Kudnuitya Buckskin at the Main Entrance. 3:25 pm The Premier arrives at the Main Entrance and is greeted by the MC. 3:30 pm MC introduces Mr Buckskin and the Kuma Kaaru Dance Group to perform the Kaurna Welcome to Country. 4:00pm MC thanks Mr Buckskin and invites the Premier to the lectern. 4:10 pm MC thanks the Premier and invites the Commissioner for Aboriginal Engagement Dr Roger Thomas to the lectern. 4:15 pm MC thanks the Commissioner and invites the Chair of the South Australian Aboriginal Advisory Council Ms Sharron Williams to the lectern. 4:20 pm MC thanks Ms Williams, and thanks the Premier and all in attendance, advises guests that the formalities have concluded, and invites guests to remain to enjoy the hospitality. 4:55 pm MC escorts the Premier to his vehicle for departure. 5:00 pm MC closes the event and guests depart. 22 Speech Notes Hon Steven Marshall MP Premier of South Australia LAUNCH OF THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS ACTION PLAN 2019-2020 Monday 10 December 2018 3.15pm for a 3.30pm start – 5.00pm The Conservatory, Ayers House, 288 North Terrace, Adelaide 1 Acknowledgements • The Honourable David Pisoni MP, Minister for Industry and Skills • The Honourable Corey Wingard MP, Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services • The Honourable Kyam Maher MLC, Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation • The Honourable John Dawkins MLC • The Honourable Tammy Franks MLC • Chief Executives • Dr Roger Thomas Commissioner for Aboriginal Engagement • Ms Erma Ranieri Commissioner for Public Sector Employment • Ms April Lawrie Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People • Ms Helen Connolly Commissioner for Children and Young People • Members of the South Australian Advisory Council 2 • Members of the State Aboriginal Heritage Committee • Members of the Aboriginal Lands Trust • Aboriginal Elders Welcome • Thank you, Kirstie. • And thank you to Jack and his dance group for the fantastic Welcome to Country. • I can honestly say that each and every time I witness this important tradition, I am inspired and uplifted. • And today particularly Jack, you’ve really set the scene for us as we launch the South Australian Government Aboriginal Affairs Action Plan.