THE release of previously secret cabinet documents from when the current South Australian Labor government was first elected in 2002 must be done in a timely fashion, the state opposition says.
Under changes introduced in 2009, confidential papers can now be released after just 10 years rather than 20 years as previously regulated.
At the time, then premier Mike Rann said the shorter period would allow people to see more quickly the decision-making process on key issues.
"I think that's a good thing," Mr Rann said.
But opposition finance spokesman Rob Lucas said previous requests for documents under the new system had taken too long to process.
In some cases the opposition was still waiting for documents that it applied for three years ago, Mr Lucas said.
"Given that the 2002 cabinet documents cover the first 12 months of the incoming minority Labor government, there is likely to be increased interest from media, academics and politicians in the timely release of the cabinet documents," he said on Tuesday.
"Some cynics might also suggest (Premier Jay) Weatherill and his ministers would prefer to see the release of some of these documents delayed until after the March 2014 election."
Among the documents likely to draw strong interest are any related to the agreement between Labor and former independent MP Peter Lewis, who backed the ALP to form a minority government despite previously being a member of the Liberal Party.
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