STATUTORY RULES.
1924. No. 131.
REGULATION UNDER THE POST AND TELEGRAPH ACT 1901–1923.
I, THE DEPUTY OF 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 1901–1923, to come into operation forthwith.
Dated this twentieth day of August, 1924.
L. F. CUSSEN,
Deputy of the Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
THOS. W. CRAWFORD,
for the Postmaster-General.
Amendment of the Post and Telegraph Regulations.
(Statutory Rules 1913, No. 348, as amended to this date.)
Regulation 415 is amended—
(a) by omitting the figure “4” appearing opposite the item “15 x 6†”, and inserting the figure “3” in its stead;
(b) by omitting the word “multiplied” from the footnote commencing with the sign and words “† Telegraph instruments”.
Printed and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by H. J. Green Government Printer for the State of Victoria.
Overview
This statutory instrument, made under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901–1923, amends the Post and Telegraph Regulations. The Post and Telegraph Act, enacted in 1901, established the framework for postal and telegraph services across Australia, aiming to unify and streamline these services under federal control. The 1924 amendment to the regulations, as detailed in Statutory Rules 1913, No. 348, addresses specific technical adjustments to the service provisions. The Deputy of the Governor-General, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, implemented these changes to update the regulatory framework, ensuring it reflects the evolving needs of postal and telegraph services in Australia.
Scope and Application
The Post and Telegraph Regulations, as amended by Statutory Rules 1924, No. 131, are applicable to any person or entity engaged in postal or telegraphic services within the Commonwealth of Australia. These regulations, under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901–1923, govern the operations, fees, and standards for both postal and telegraphic services. The amended regulation specifically adjusts the measurement parameters and pricing structures for certain items, such as modifying the dimensions and associated costs for telegraph instruments, impacting both service providers and users. The scope of these regulations extends nationally, applying uniformly across all states and territories within Australia, ensuring consistency and compliance in postal and telegraphic services. While the regulations cover a broad range of activities and entities involved in these services, any specific exclusions or exemptions are not detailed in this legislative instrument and would need to be referred to in the primary Act or other relevant subordinate legislation.
Key Provisions
The key operative sections of this amended Regulation pertain specifically to changes in the Post and Telegraph Regulations, as noted under Regulation 415. The regulation modifies the figure associated with the item "15 x 6†" from 4 to 3, thereby altering the previously stipulated quantity for this particular item (Reg. 415(a)). Additionally, it removes the word "multiplied" from the footnote concerning "† Telegraph instruments" (Reg. 415(b)), likely affecting the calculation or interpretation of costs or measurements related to telegraph instruments. These amendments are intended to update and refine the operational parameters within the existing regulatory framework.
The amended Regulation imposes specific obligations on the entities it governs. Firstly, it mandates an adjustment in the numerical value associated with the "15 x 6†" item, reducing it from 4 to 3. This change could impact the procurement, inventory management, or usage metrics for this particular item. Secondly, by removing the term "multiplied" from the footnote, the regulation alters the way telegraph instruments are accounted for or measured, potentially affecting cost calculations, service provision, or compliance requirements related to these instruments.
Breaches of the amended Regulation may lead to various consequences, depending on the nature and severity of the non-compliance. While the specific offences, penalties, or consequences are not detailed in this regulation, typical breaches of postal and telegraph regulations could result in fines, administrative penalties, or other enforcement actions under the broader legislative framework of the Post and Telegraph Act 1901–1923. The exact penalties would be determined by the relevant authorities based on the specific circumstances of the breach and applicable laws.