Postal and Telegraphic Services (General) Regulations 1933 (Amendment)

Overview

Statutory Rules 1959 No. 86, made under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1950, were introduced to amend the Postal and Telegraphic Services (General) Regulations. Enacted by the Governor-General in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, these regulations aimed to modify the fees and charges associated with telegraph services to ensure they align with the current operational requirements and financial considerations of the postal and telegraphic services. The regulations, which came into operation on 1 October 1959, reflect the ongoing efforts to update and refine the administrative framework governing postal and telegraphic services in Australia.

Scope and Application

These Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1950 amend the Postal and Telegraphic Services (General) Regulations, coming into effect on the first day of October 1959. They specifically address changes to the fees payable and the charges for telegraph transmission as outlined in the Regulations. This legislation applies to entities involved in the postal and telegraphic services within the Commonwealth of Australia, targeting adjustments to the regulatory framework governing these services. The geographic reach of these Regulations is confined to the national level, applying uniformly across Australia. There are no explicit exclusions or exemptions mentioned within the text of the Regulations, though it is implied that all entities operating under the purview of the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1950 are subject to these amendments. The Regulations are made under the authority of the Governor-General, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, and are designed to refine the existing regulatory structure without introducing new jurisdictional boundaries or substantive changes beyond the specified amendments.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of these Regulations concern the amendment of existing Postal and Telegraphic Services (General) Regulations. Specifically, Regulation 8 is amended to alter the conditions under which business can be conducted outside ordinary hours (Regulation 2). The amendment removes a previous sub-paragraph and replaces it with a new condition that specifies the fees payable under sub-regulation (5) of regulation 75 of the Telegraph Regulations and the appropriate telegraph charges for the transmission of the telegram must be paid (Regulation 2). These Regulations impose obligations on entities providing postal and telegraphic services. They require that, in order to conduct business outside ordinary hours, entities must ensure that the relevant fees and charges are paid as stipulated in the amended Regulation 8. This amendment likely aims to clarify and streamline the payment process for services rendered outside of standard operating hours. Failure to comply with these Regulations may lead to various consequences, although the specific penalties are not detailed in the text. Generally, breaches of regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1950 can result in both civil and criminal penalties, including fines and potential imprisonment. The exact penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, as well as any specific provisions outlined in the overarching Act or further regulations.