AGD consists of a number of business units. This includes independent statutory offices and statutory bodies. Find out more.

The following changes occurred from 1 July 2024:

Several business units within the Attorney-General's Department are exempt or partially exempt from FOI under Schedule 2 of the Act:

• the Attorney-General (for matters related to enforcement of criminal law)
• the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption (ICAC)
• the Office for Public Integrity (OPI)
• the Solicitor-General, Crown Solicitor, Director of Public Prosecutions and Commissioner for Victim’s Rights
• the Ombudsman
• the Public Trustee - when undertaking functions as executor, administrator or trustee.

The following business units in AGD are partially exempt pursuant to the Freedom of Information (Exempt Agency) Regulations 2023:

• the Small Business Commissioner
• Office of the Public Advocate.

Judicial functions of courts and tribunals

The FOI Act does not apply to the judicial functions of courts and tribunals (s6).

The following business units in AGD are subject to s6 of the Act:

• South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (SACAT)
• South Australia Employment Tribunal (SAET).

The Attorney-General’s Department is responsible for delivering a legal infrastructure that is just, equitable and robust.

We do this by:

• protecting the rights of all South Australians,
• holding people to account according to the law
• improving safety
• contributing to an efficient and fair justice system.

AGD also works with businesses and provides services to the public to achieve better compliance and promote a fair, secure and balanced marketplace, where consumers are protected and know their rights.

Learn more about AGD

The Attorney-General’s Department regularly seeks public comment on justice policies, initiatives and draft legislation.

Learn more about how we consult with the community

Documents held by AGD fall broadly into the following categories:

• corporate files containing correspondence, memoranda and minutes on all aspects of the department's operations
• policies, procedures and guidelines prescribing the way various activities and programs are to be performed - AGD corporate policies (PDF, 211.1 KB)
• personnel files relating to the department's employees
• accounting and financial reports relating to the running of the department
• departmental annual reports, strategic plans and policy reports
• minutes of meetings and terms of reference
• documents relating to the functions of the department's divisions and statutory authorities.

This list does not mean all documents are accessible (in full or in part) and requests will be considered in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 1991.

While most documents are available in hard copy, there are some that may only be available electronically.

Some documents may be subject to legislative confidentiality provisions that may limit or preclude release, including documents that fall under the secrecy provisions of section 96(A) of the Fair Trading Act 1987 or section 271 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2012.

Free of charge

The following types of documents are publicly available or are published on agency's websites and are available by contacting the individual agencies:

• brochures
• pamphlets
• posters
• information packs
• applications forms for services
• discussion papers
• strategic plans
• newsletters
• fact sheets
• crime statistics
• media releases
• annual reports
• SA legislation - www.legislation.sa.gov.au.

For purchase

Some AGD business units have documents available for purchase. See the fact sheet below for a list of documents available for purchase and the instructions on how to purchase (including contact details).

Documents available for purchase (PDF, 226.1 KB)