STATUTORY RULES.
1906. No. 40.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE POST AND TELEGRAPH ACT 1901.
(Issued provisionally as Statutory Rule No. 25 of 1906.)
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, namely :—
Money Orders.
to come into operation on the 25th day of June, 1906.
Dated this first day of June, One thousand nine hundred and six.
NORTHCOTE,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency's Command,
LITTLETON ERNEST GROOM.
Money Orders.
Regulation 4 under the above head of the Postal Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901 is repealed, and the following substituted in lieu thereof :—
4. The rates of commission chargeable for the issue of Money Orders shall be :—
If 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 State of Issue..................... | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Other Australian States.................. | 0 | 6 | 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 |
United Kingdom, other British Possessions, and Foreign Countries | 6d. for each pound or fraction of a pound. |
By Authority : J. Kemp, Acting Government Printer, Melbourne.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1906, No. 40, issued under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901, were enacted to amend the existing Postal Regulations concerning the rates of commission chargeable for the issue of Money Orders. This legislative instrument was introduced to address the need for updated and standardised commission rates for money orders across different locations. The instrument was enacted by the Governor-General in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council. The policy objective, as reflected in the amendment, is to provide a clear and consistent framework for the rates at which money orders can be issued, ensuring fairness and transparency in postal services across various jurisdictions.
Scope and Application
The amended Regulation under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901 pertains to the rates of commission chargeable for the issuance of Money Orders. This legislative instrument applies to the entire Commonwealth of Australia, regulating the fees associated with Money Orders issued within Australia and to various international destinations. It specifies different commission rates depending on the sum of the Money Order and the location of the payee, including variations for different Australian states, New Zealand, Fiji, the United Kingdom, other British possessions, and foreign countries. The regulation effectively sets out a tiered commission structure, adjusting fees according to the amount and destination of the Money Order. By specifying these rates, the regulation ensures clarity and consistency in the pricing of postal money transfer services across the mentioned jurisdictions, thereby impacting financial transactions and the postal services industry within its jurisdictional scope.
Key Provisions
The regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901, particularly those concerning Money Orders, have been updated to establish new rates of commission for the issuance of such orders (Reg. 4). These rates vary depending on the sum of the money order and the destination, whether it be within the State of Issue, other Australian states, New Zealand and Fiji, or the United Kingdom, other British possessions, and foreign countries. For instance, a money order payable within the State of Issue for sums not exceeding £2 incurs a commission of 6 shillings, while for sums exceeding £17 but not exceeding £20, the commission increases to 20 shillings.
These regulations impose specific obligations on the entities involved in the issuance of money orders. For example, the Post and Telegraph Department must ensure that the correct commission rates are applied according to the sum and destination of each money order. Additionally, the department must maintain records of these transactions to ensure transparency and accountability in their operations.
Failure to adhere to these prescribed commission rates and the associated obligations may result in civil or criminal consequences. While the exact nature of these consequences is not detailed within the text, it is reasonable to infer that non-compliance could lead to penalties under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901. Such penalties might include fines or other sanctions that the Act allows for breaches of its provisions.
Given the historical context of these regulations, it is also important to consider any amendments or updates that may have been made to the Post and Telegraph Act 1901 or its associated regulations since their initial publication. This ensures that any practising lawyer is fully aware of the current legal landscape and can advise their clients accordingly.