STATUTORY RULES.
1910. No. 103.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE METEOROLOGY ACT 1906.
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 Meteorology Act 1906 to come into operation forthwith.
Dated the 31st day of October, One thousand nine hundred and ten.
DUDLEY,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
KING O’MALLEY,
Minister of State for Home Affairs.
Regulations relating to the Sale of Meteorological Publications.
1. The following publications, issued by the Meteorological Bureau, may be sold at the following prices for single copies:—
| s. | d. |
Bulletin No. 1........................................... | 0 | 6 |
Bulletin No. 2........................................... | 0 | 6 |
Bulletin No. 3........................................... | 0 | 6 |
Bulletin No. 4........................................... | 0 | 6 |
Bulletin No. 5........................................... | 0 | 6 |
Monthly Meteorological Journal............................... | 0 | 6 |
Weather Chart........................................... | 1 | 0 |
Cloud Chart............................................. | 1 | 0 |
Daily Rain Map.......................................... | 1 | 0 |
Monthly Rain Map........................................ | 1 | 0 |
Annual Rain Map......................................... | 1 | 0 |
Storm Map............................................. | 1 | 0 |
Normal Rainfall Map of New South Wales........................ | 1 | 0 |
Weather Bulletin (State)..................................... | 1 | 0 |
Weather Bulletin (Inter-State)................................. | 1 | 0 |
Meteorological Report for Western Australia, 1907................... | 2 | 6 |
Meteorological Report for South Australia, 1907.................... | 2 | 6 |
Meteorological Report for South Australia, 1908.................... | 2 | 6 |
Rain and River Observations, New South Wales, 1908 and back years...... | 7 | 6 |
C.16019.—Price 3d.
2. Any of the above publications may be distributed free or at cost price to Public Institutions, Government Departments, Corporations, and persons approved by the Minister on the following conditions:—
(i.) That they are posted up for the information of the public; or
(ii.) That they are used for educational purposes; or
(iii) That they are in return for reciprocal services to the Meteorological Bureau; or
(iv) That they are required for advertising the resources of the Commonwealth.
3. Any of the above publications may also be distributed free to Official Meteorological Institutions and other kindred institutions in any part of the world.
4. The Provisional Regulations dated the 16th August, 1910, known as Statutory Rules 1910, No. 79, are hereby repealed.
Printed and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by J. Kemp, Government Printer for the State of Victoria.
Overview
The Meteorology Act 1906 was enacted to establish the framework for meteorological services in Australia, including the regulation of the dissemination of meteorological information. The Act provides the legislative basis for the creation of the Meteorology Bureau and its functions. The statutory rules under this Act, including Statutory Rules 1910, No. 103, were made to specify the regulations relating to the sale and distribution of meteorological publications. The regulations were enacted by the Governor-General in Council, reflecting the authority conferred by the Meteorology Act 1906. The policy objective underpinning these regulations is to ensure the effective dissemination of meteorological information to the public and relevant institutions, facilitating informed decision-making and the advancement of meteorological science. The regulations set out the prices for the sale of various meteorological publications and establish conditions under which these publications may be distributed free of charge to public institutions, government departments, and other entities.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1910, No. 103, issued under the Meteorology Act 1906, pertain to the sale and distribution of meteorological publications issued by the Meteorological Bureau. These regulations apply to a broad range of entities and individuals, including public institutions, government departments, corporations, and approved individuals who may distribute the publications free of charge or at cost, provided the materials are used for public information, educational purposes, in return for reciprocal services, or for advertising the resources of the Commonwealth. Additionally, the regulations allow for the free distribution of these publications to official meteorological institutions and other related institutions worldwide. The scope of these regulations is national, extending across the Commonwealth of Australia, as indicated by their issuance under federal authority. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions in these regulations, but they do specify the prices for single copies of various publications and the conditions under which they may be distributed free of charge. The regulations also repeal earlier provisional regulations, ensuring the most current provisions govern the sale and distribution of meteorological publications.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these Regulations under the Meteorology Act 1906 (section 1) detail the permissible sale and distribution of publications issued by the Meteorological Bureau. Section 1 sets out the price for single copies of specified meteorological publications, such as various bulletins, charts, and maps, as well as reports and observations. Section 2 outlines the conditions under which these publications may be distributed free of charge or at cost price to public institutions, government departments, corporations, and approved individuals. These conditions include posting the materials for public information, using them for educational purposes, offering them in exchange for reciprocal services, or employing them for advertising Commonwealth resources. Section 3 permits the free distribution of these publications to official meteorological institutions and similar entities worldwide. Finally, Section 4 repeals the Provisional Regulations dated 16 August 1910, known as Statutory Rules 1910, No. 79.
The obligations and requirements imposed by these Regulations primarily focus on the pricing and distribution of meteorological publications. The regulations establish clear prices for the sale of various publications, ensuring a standardised pricing structure (section 1). Furthermore, the Regulations impose specific conditions for the free or cost-price distribution of these materials to certain entities, ensuring that such distributions serve public or educational purposes, reciprocate services, or promote Commonwealth resources (section 2). Additionally, the Regulations permit the free distribution of these publications to international meteorological institutions, fostering global collaboration and information sharing (section 3).
Breaching the provisions of these Regulations can result in various consequences. While the Regulations themselves do not explicitly outline offences, penalties, or specific consequences for non-compliance, violations of the conditions for free or cost-price distribution (section 2) may be subject to administrative or legal action under the Meteorology Act 1906 or other applicable legislation. Potential consequences could include fines, legal proceedings, or other penalties as determined by relevant authorities. The precise penalties for non-compliance would be governed by the broader legislative framework within which these Regulations operate.