STATUTORY RULES.
1904. No. 67.
PROVISIONAL REGULATION UNDER THE POST AND TELEGRAPH ACT 1901.
I, THE GOVERNOR GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby certify that, on account of urgency, the following Regulation under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901 should come into immediate operation, and make the Regulation to come into operation forthwith as a Provisional Regulation.
Dated this twelfth day of October, One thousand nine hundred and four.
NORTHCOTE,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency's Command,
SYDNEY SMITH.
Value Payable Post.
4a. When articles sent in execution of an order from one individual must necessarily on account of weight be forwarded in two or more parcels, and such parcels are posted at the same time and to the same addresses, the remittance for the whole order may be sent by means of one Money Order. In such cases, however, the certificate provided for in Regulation 4 must specify that, to the best of the sender's knowledge, the articles are for the bonậ fide personal use of the addressee.
By Authority : Robt. S. Brain, Government Printer, Melbourne.
Overview
The Provisional Regulation under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901, numbered No. 67 and dated 12 October 1904, was enacted by the Governor-General in accordance with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, due to the urgency of the matter. This legislative instrument was designed to address a specific procedural gap concerning the handling of articles sent through the postal service in multiple parcels. The key policy objective was to streamline the process of remitting payment for such items, ensuring efficiency and convenience while maintaining regulatory oversight. The enactment was made in the context of the Post and Telegraph Act 1901, a foundational piece of legislation aimed at regulating postal services across Australia.
Scope and Application
The Provisional Regulation under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901 applies to the general public and entities involved in sending articles through the postal system that require monetary remittance. This legislation is concerned with the transmission of money orders, particularly in scenarios where the weight of the articles necessitates their division into multiple parcels. The scope of the regulation is designed to streamline the process of sending remittances for such parcels by allowing a single money order to cover the entire transaction. It mandates that when parcels are sent simultaneously to the same address, they can be covered by one money order, provided the sender certifies that the articles are for the bona fide personal use of the addressee. This regulation applies nationally across Australia, as it is a Commonwealth regulation, ensuring a uniform approach to the handling of money orders for heavy consignments. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within the text, and the regulation extends its application through the certification process that must accompany the money order.
Key Provisions
The Provisional Regulation under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901, as detailed in Statutory Rules 1904, No. 67, sets forth certain conditions and provisions related to the sending of articles and remittances through the postal system. Specifically, section 4a addresses the scenario where articles sent by one individual must be split into multiple parcels due to their weight. In such cases, the sender may use a single Money Order to cover the total cost of the shipment, provided all parcels are posted simultaneously to the same address (Section 4a). Importantly, the accompanying certificate must declare that the articles are intended for the bona fide personal use of the recipient.
The obligations imposed by this regulation include the necessity for senders to adhere to the specified conditions when multiple parcels are involved. This involves ensuring that all parcels are posted together and to the same address, and that the remittance for the entire shipment is made via a single Money Order. Furthermore, the sender must accurately complete the required certificate, affirming that the articles are for personal use. Failure to comply with these requirements could potentially render the remittance invalid or subject to additional scrutiny.
Non-compliance with the provisions of this regulation could lead to various consequences. While the regulation itself does not explicitly detail offences, penalties, or specific consequences for breach, any deviation from the outlined conditions could result in the postal service refusing to process the remittance or the recipient being unable to claim the articles. This could lead to financial loss or inconvenience for the sender and recipient. Additionally, in cases where the articles are found not to be for bona fide personal use, further investigation or legal action could be initiated, potentially leading to civil or criminal penalties under broader postal or customs laws.