STATUTORY RULES.
1919. No. 132.
REGULATION UNDER THE POST AND TELEGRAPH ACT 1901-1916.
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the undermentioned amended Regulation under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1916, to come into operation forthwith.
Dated this fourth day of June, 1919.
R. M. FERGUSON.
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
WILLIAM WEBSTER,
Postmaster-General.
Amendment of the Post and Telegraph Regulations 1913.
(Statutory Rules 1913, No. 348.)
1. Regulation 27 is amended (a) by inserting the words “War Savings Certificates or Treasury Bonds” after the words “(Commonwealth Government) Notes” in the 6th paragraph, and (b) by inserting the words “‘War Savings Certificates only’ or ‘Treasury Bonds only’, as the case may be”, after the words “‘Australian Notes only’” in the same paragraph.
2. Regulation 43 is amended (a) by inserting the words “War Savings Certificates or Treasury Bonds” after the words “(Commonwealth Government) Notes” in the 3rd paragraph, and (b) by inserting the words “‘War Savings Certificates only’ or ‘Treasury Bonds only’, as the case may be”, after the words “‘Australian Notes only’” in the same paragraph.
3. Regulation 50 is amended (a) by inserting the words “War Savings Certificates or Treasury Bonds” after the words “(Commonwealth Government) Notes” and (b) by inserting the words “‘War Savings Certificates only’ or ‘Treasury Bonds only’, as the case may be”, after the words “‘Australian Notes only’”.
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1919, No. 132, represents an amended regulation under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1916, enacted to address the need for updating postal regulations in light of new financial instruments such as War Savings Certificates and Treasury Bonds introduced during and post World War I. This legislative instrument was made by the Governor-General, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, and came into operation immediately upon its promulgation. The amendments sought to integrate these new financial instruments into the existing regulatory framework, ensuring they could be efficiently handled through postal services, thereby maintaining the integrity and functionality of the postal system in a time of economic and financial change. This regulation reflects a policy objective to adapt postal services to the evolving financial landscape, ensuring continued public access to essential services amidst the economic shifts of the post-war period.
Scope and Application
The legislative instrument, Statutory Rules 1919, No. 132, amends the Post and Telegraph Regulations 1913 under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1916. This regulation applies to the Commonwealth of Australia and pertains specifically to the conduct and transactions involving the mailing of financial instruments, namely War Savings Certificates and Treasury Bonds, in addition to existing references to Commonwealth Government Notes. The amendments to Regulations 27, 43, and 50 ensure that these financial instruments are treated similarly to Commonwealth Government Notes in terms of their mailing regulations. The regulation applies to any person or entity involved in the mailing of these instruments, which includes postal services and financial institutions. The amendments specify that War Savings Certificates and Treasury Bonds are to be handled under the same conditions as Australian Notes, with explicit mention of their exclusive mailing under certain circumstances. The changes do not introduce new exclusions or exemptions but refine existing stipulations to include these additional financial instruments within the scope of the Post and Telegraph Act.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of this legislative instrument (C1919L00132) concern amendments to the Post and Telegraph Regulations 1913 (Statutory Rules 1913, No. 348). Regulation 27 is amended to include "War Savings Certificates or Treasury Bonds" in place of "(Commonwealth Government) Notes" in the 6th paragraph, and to specify that only "War Savings Certificates" or "Treasury Bonds" may be referenced, as appropriate, instead of "Australian Notes only" (paragraph 1). Similarly, Regulation 43 is amended to insert "War Savings Certificates or Treasury Bonds" in the 3rd paragraph, with the same specificity in the wording as in Regulation 27 (paragraph 2). Regulation 50 also receives the same amendments, with the inclusion of "War Savings Certificates or Treasury Bonds" and the clarification of the referencing terms (paragraph 3).
These amendments impose specific obligations and requirements on the parties or entities governed by the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1916. The modifications mandate that references to "(Commonwealth Government) Notes" must now include "War Savings Certificates or Treasury Bonds" in certain contexts. Moreover, the regulations necessitate that when referencing monetary instruments, the wording must explicitly state whether it is "War Savings Certificates only" or "Treasury Bonds only," thereby ensuring clarity and precision in financial communications.
Any breaches of these regulations may result in offences, penalties, or other civil or criminal consequences. While the specific penalties are not detailed within the legislative text, it is reasonable to infer that non-compliance could lead to fines or other legal repercussions, as typically associated with regulatory breaches under the Post and Telegraph Act. The exact nature and severity of these penalties would be determined by the relevant authorities and in accordance with applicable laws.