STATUTORY RULES.
1910. No. 41.
PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS 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 undermentioned amended Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901, namely:—
General Postal Regulations.
Prepayment in cash, in one sum, of postage on large quantities of mail matter.
Telephone Regulations.
Part 1.—Telephone Exchanges.
should come into immediate operation, and make the amended Regulations to come into operation forthwith as Provisional Regulations.
Dated this 27th day of April, One thousand nine hundred and ten.
DUDLEY,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
JOHN QUICK.
General Postal Regulations.
Prepayment in cash, in one sum, of postage on large quantities of mail matter.
Paragraph 1, of the regulation under this head (Gazette No. 26, of 5th June, 1902, page 244), is amended:—
(a) by omitting the words “letters, packets,” from the first line and inserting in lieu thereof the words “registered or unregistered letters and packets,” and
(b) by inserting after the word “postage’’ in the second line the words and signs “and registration fees (if any).”
Telephone Regulations.
Part 1.—Telephone Exchanges.
1. In these Regulations Statutory Rules 1906, No. 114, as amended by subsequent Statutory Rules, are referred to as the Telephone Regulations.
2. Until the appointed day mentioned in Regulation 7d of the Telephone Regulations, Regulation 6 of the Telephone Regulations shall, notwithstanding its repeal by Statutory Rules 1909, No. 30, be deemed to have continued in force.
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Overview
Statutory Rules 1910, No. 41, enacted under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901, addresses the need for provisional regulations concerning postal and telephone services. This legislative instrument, issued by the Governor-General in the Commonwealth of Australia, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, aims to provide immediate adjustments to existing regulations in response to urgent requirements. The primary objective is to ensure that certain postal and telephone regulations can be swiftly implemented to maintain the operational efficiency of communication services during a period of transition or amendment in broader legislative frameworks. The urgency of these provisional regulations highlights the importance of maintaining uninterrupted postal and telecommunication services while more permanent legislative adjustments are being finalised.
Scope and Application
The Provisional Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901, as certified by the Governor-General and published in Statutory Rules 1910, No. 41, encompass two primary areas: General Postal Regulations and Telephone Regulations. These regulations apply to the conduct and transactions involving postal services and telephone exchanges within the Commonwealth of Australia, thereby affecting a broad range of entities and individuals who engage in postal services and telecommunications. The General Postal Regulations specifically address the prepayment of postage on large quantities of mail matter, requiring that both registered and unregistered letters and packets be accompanied by prepayment of postage and any applicable registration fees. The Telephone Regulations, on the other hand, pertain to telephone exchanges, with certain provisions being retained despite their repeal, until a specified appointed day. These regulations extend to the entire Commonwealth and are subject to further adjustments through subordinate instruments, ensuring they can adapt to the evolving needs of the telecommunications industry.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these Provisional Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901 include amendments to the General Postal Regulations concerning the prepayment of postage for large quantities of mail matter. Specifically, Regulation 1 under the General Postal Regulations has been amended to include both registered and unregistered letters and packets in the requirement for prepayment in cash in one sum, as well as to clarify that prepayment must cover any registration fees applicable (Regulation 1(a) and (b)). Furthermore, the Telephone Regulations now maintain Regulation 6 in force until a specified appointed day, despite its repeal, as outlined in Regulation 7d of the Telephone Regulations (Regulation 1 and 2).
These regulations impose specific obligations on postal and telephone service providers and users. For instance, they require the prepayment of postage for large quantities of mail, ensuring that both the postage and any registration fees are settled in cash upfront (General Postal Regulations, Regulation 1). Additionally, telephone service providers must adhere to the provisions of Regulation 6 of the Telephone Regulations until the appointed day specified in Regulation 7d, even though this regulation has been repealed (Telephone Regulations, Regulation 2).
Failure to comply with these regulations can result in various consequences. Although the specific penalties are not detailed within the provided text, breaches of postal or telephone regulations typically result in civil or administrative penalties, which may include fines or other corrective measures as determined by the relevant authorities under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901. The exact nature and severity of penalties would be further defined in the primary legislation or subsequent amendments.