STATUTORY RULES
1967 No. 131
REGULATIONS UNDER THE POST AND TELEGRAPH ACT 1901-1966.*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1966.
Dated this twenty-first day of September, 1967.
CASEY
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Postmaster-General.
Amendment of the Postal Regulations†
Commencement.
1. These Regulations shall come into operation on the first day of October, 1967.
Rates of postage for parcels—“Householder service”.
2. Regulation 213a of the Postal Regulations is amended by omitting from paragraph (a) of sub-regulation (2.) the word “seven-tenths” and inserting in its stead the word “two-fifths”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1967.
† Statutory Rules 1935, No. 3, as amended by Statutory Rules 1935, Nos. 53, 70, 80 and 95; 1936, Nos. 50 and 113; 1937, Nos. 13, 35, 37 and 48; 1938, Nos. 2, 55, 94 and 100; 1939, Nos. 44, 57 and 66; 1940, Nos. 1 and 232; 1942, Nos. 5, 313, 439 and 554; 1943, Nos. 57, 94, 122, 237 and 286; 1944, No. 145; 1945, No. 194; 1946, Nos. 131 and 149; 1947, Nos. 91 and 114; 1948, No. 62; 1949, Nos. 23, 30, 38 and 106; 1950, Nos. 49 and 93; 1951, Nos. 22 and 72; 1952, No. 38; 1953, No. 81; 1954, No. 52; 1955, No. 28; 1956, Nos. 31 and 67; 1957, No. 38; 1959, Nos. 7, 21, 26, 63 and 85; 1960, Nos. 75 and 103; 1962, Nos. 106 and 117; 1963, No. 35; 1964, Nos. 124 and 125; 1965, No. 100; and 1966, Nos. 24 and 89.
By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra
11572/67—Price 5c 9/17.8.1967
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1967 No. 131, Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1966, were enacted to amend the Postal Regulations concerning rates of postage for parcels under the "Householder service". Enacted by the Governor-General on the advice of the Federal Executive Council and coming into operation on 1 October 1967, these Regulations sought to address the need for updating the financial obligations associated with postal services, reflecting economic changes and ensuring the continued efficient operation of postal services within Australia. The policy objective, as implicitly stated in the amendments, is to adjust the cost structure of postal services to better align with contemporary economic realities and operational costs.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1966 apply to the administration and operation of postal services within the Commonwealth of Australia, impacting all entities involved in the provision and use of postal services. These Regulations, which amend the Postal Regulations, specifically address the rates of postage for parcels, thereby directly affecting the pricing structure for parcel delivery services. The changes are operational from the first day of October 1967 and involve a modification to the prescribed rate for householder service, replacing the previous rate of seven-tenths with two-fifths. This legislative instrument extends its reach to encompass all individuals and businesses engaged in parcel delivery and postal services throughout the Commonwealth, ensuring uniformity in the application of postal rates across Australia. While these Regulations focus on the specified amendment, broader postal operations and regulations remain governed by the overarching Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1966 and subsequent amendments.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of this statutory regulation pertain to the amendment of the Postal Regulations, specifically concerning the rates of postage for parcels under the "Householder service" category (Regulation 2). This regulation modifies the fraction applied to the base rate for calculating postage costs, changing it from seven-tenths to two-fifths (Regulation 213a(2)). These changes are effective from the first day of October, 1967 (Regulation 1).
The obligations and requirements imposed by this regulation are primarily on postal service providers and the Australian Government. The postal service providers must ensure that the new rates are implemented accurately and promptly upon the regulation's commencement. The Australian Government, through the Postmaster-General's Department, is responsible for overseeing compliance with these changes and ensuring that the public is informed about the updated postage rates.
The regulation does not explicitly state any specific offences, penalties, or consequences for breach. However, in the broader context of the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1966, breaches of postal regulations can lead to penalties under the Act, which could include fines or other administrative actions. The specific penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, but they are not detailed in this particular statutory instrument.