STATUTORY RULES.
1921. No. 150.
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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 following amended Regulation under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1916, to come into operation on 13th June, 1921, as regards Money Orders drawn on Canada, and on 29th June, 1921, as regards Money Orders drawn on United States of America (including Hawaii), India, Ceylon, and Norway.
Dated this twenty-ninth day of July, 1921.
FORSTER.
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
GEO. H. WISE,
Postmaster-General.
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Amendment of the Post and Telegraph Regulations, 1913.
(Statutory Rules 1913, No. 348, as amended to this date.)
Regulation 276 is amended by omitting the table of rates of commission on Money Orders, and inserting the following table in its stead:—
Payable in— | For sums— |
| Exceeding £2, but not exceeding £5. | Exceeding £5, but not exceeding £7. | Exceeding £7, but not exceeding £10. | Exceeding £10, but not exceeding £12. | Exceeding £12, but not exceeding £15. | Exceeding £15, but not exceeding £17. | Exceeding £17, but not exceeding £20. |
| s. | d. | s. | d. | s. | d. | s. | d. | s. | d. | s. | d. | s. | d. | s. | d. |
The Commonwealth............. | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Papua ...................... | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
New Zealand and Fiji............ | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
Ceylon, Dutch East Indies, Egypt, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Norway, Straits Settlements, Union of South Africa, United Kingdom, United States of America (including Hawaii), New Caledonia | 9d. for any amount up to £2, and 4d. for each additional pound or fraction of a pound. |
Canada...................... | 4d. for each pound or fraction of a pound. |
Philippine Islands............... | (a) In the case of amounts not exceeding £1, 7d. for every 2s. or fraction thereof. (b) In the case of amounts exceeding £1, for each £1, 6s.; and for any odd amount less than £1, 7d. for every 2s. or fraction thereof. |
All other places ................ | 6d. for any amount up to £2, and 3d. for each additional pound or fraction of a pound. |
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Printed and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by Albert J. Mullett, Government Printer for the State of Victoria.
Overview
The Post and Telegraph Regulations, 1921, introduced by the Parliament of Australia, aimed to amend the existing Post and Telegraph Regulations, 1913, primarily to update the commission rates for money orders drawn on various countries, including Canada, the United States of America (including Hawaii), India, Ceylon, and Norway. The regulation was enacted to ensure that the fees for sending money orders internationally were reflective of the current economic conditions and postal service costs. This legislative instrument sought to streamline and modernise the financial transactions facilitated through the postal system by providing a standardised and updated fee structure for money orders across multiple jurisdictions.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules of 1921, No. 150, amends the Post and Telegraph Regulations, 1913, to alter the rates of commission for money orders drawn on various countries. This legislative instrument applies to all entities and individuals involved in the issuance and handling of money orders within the Commonwealth of Australia, including the Postmaster-General's Department, financial institutions, and the public. The regulations specifically address money orders drawn on Canada, the United States of America (including Hawaii), India, Ceylon, and Norway, effective from specified dates in June 1921. The amendment introduces a new table of rates of commission, replacing the previous one, and outlines the fees payable for money orders of different sum ranges. This regulation extends across the Commonwealth and includes territories such as Papua, New Zealand, Fiji, and others, with distinct rates for each destination. Notably, the regulation does not explicitly mention any exclusions or exemptions, but it does specify distinct thresholds and rates for various locations, reflecting the geographic and jurisdictional reach of the Commonwealth's postal and telegraph services during that period.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of the Regulation under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1916 are those that detail the amendments to the table of rates of commission on Money Orders. Regulation 276 specifically outlines the new rates of commission for Money Orders payable in various locations, including Canada, the United States of America (including Hawaii), India, Ceylon, and Norway, among others. The regulation establishes new rates for Money Orders of varying amounts, replacing the previous table of rates set out in Statutory Rules 1913, No. 348, as amended to this date. This regulation was made to come into operation on different dates, with Money Orders drawn on Canada effective from 13th June, 1921, and Money Orders drawn on the United States of America, India, Ceylon, and Norway effective from 29th June, 1921.
The obligations and requirements imposed by the Act on the parties it governs include ensuring compliance with the new rates of commission outlined in the amended Regulation 276. Those who issue Money Orders or receive them must adhere to the new rates when sending or receiving Money Orders to and from the specified countries. Additionally, the Post and Telegraph Office, as the governing authority, must implement the new rates and ensure that they are accurately reflected in their systems and practices. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in fines, penalties, or other legal consequences.
The Act also imposes civil and criminal consequences for breach of its provisions, including the new rates of commission for Money Orders. Those who violate the provisions of the amended Regulation 276 may be subject to fines or other penalties as outlined in the Act or any related legislation. The maximum penalties for breach of the Act are not specified in the text of the regulation, but it is likely that they would be determined by the courts or relevant authorities based on the nature and severity of the breach. The Act may also provide for criminal prosecution of those who engage in fraudulent or intentional breaches of its provisions, with potential imprisonment or other criminal penalties.