Statistics Regulations 1927 (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES.

1936. No. 127.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE CENSUS AND STATISTICS ACT 1905-1930.*

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 Census and Statistics Act 1905-1930.

Dated this Twenty third day of September, 1936.

(SGD.) GOWRIE.

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

Treasurer.

Amendment of Statistics Regulations.†

The Schedule.

1. The Schedule to the Statistics Regulations is amended by omitting Forms XVIII. to XXXIII. (inclusive) and Form XXXVI. and inserting in their stead the following forms:—

“Form XVIII.

Town.......................	State..............................
District or Suburb...............	Office No. R.P. 2/.....................

RETAIL PRICES.

Particulars required under the Census and Statistics Act 1905-30.

Name…………………………………..............................

Address…………………………………..........................

This slip is to be detached and posted to the ‘Commonwealth Statistician,’ in the manner indicated on the envelopes supplied.

When filling in this form, the Instructions must be followed carefully.

August, 193.
No.		Article and Brand.		Price.		Unit of Quantity.
				s.	d.
A	1	Bread, white flour (cash delivered)......		…………	…………	Per 2-lb. loaf
A	2	Flour, ordinary...................		…………	…………	,,	2-lb.
A	3	„	self-raising‡ ...... ……………..	…………	…………	,,	2-lb. packet
A	4	Tea‡ ............ …………....		…………	…………	,,	lb. packet
A	5	Sugar, white granulated, 1A...........		…………	…………	,,	lb.
A	6	Rice, polished (Australian)............		…………	…………	,,	lb.
A	7	Sago, seed tapioca.................		…………	…………	,,	lb.
A	8	Jam, plum‡ .......... ……………		…………	…………	,,	1½-lb. tin
A	9	Golden Syrup....................		…………	…………	,,	2-lb. tin
A	10	Oats, flaked, loose.................		…………	…………	,,	lb.
A	11	Raisins, seeded...................		…………	…………	,,	lb. packet
A	12	Currants, loose, 2-crown.............		…………	…………	,,	lb.
A	13	Apricots, dried, loose, 2-crown.........		…………	…………	,,	lb.
A	14	Peaches, canned‡ ....... ……………		…………	…………	,,	30-oz. tin
A	15	Pears, canned‡ ......... ……………		…………	…………	,,	30-oz. tin
‡ Please enter brand or grade.

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1936.

† Statutory Rules 1927, No. 1 as amended by Statutory Rules 1928, No. 3, and by Statutory Rules 1935, Nos. 22 and 126.

4489.—6/14.9.1936.—Price

“Form XVIII —continued.

No.	Article and Brand.			Price.		Unit of Quantity.
				s.	d.
A 16	Salmon, in tins‡ .............. ……………..			……….	……….	,,	lb. tin
A 17	Potatoes, new.......................			……….	……….	,,	7 lb.
				1	0	,,
	,,	,,	.................................	……….	……….	,,	*…….lb.
	,,	old	.................................	……….	……….	,,	7 lb.
				1	0	,,
	,,	,,	.................................	……….	……….	,,	*…….lb.
A 18	Onions, brown...............................			……….	……….	,,	lb.
A 19	Soap‡ .................. ……………………….			……….	……….	,,	Bar
	Net weight of case …………………………………………					,,
	No. of bars in case …………………………………………					,,
A 20	Kerosene, lighting, bulk‡ ……………………………………			……….	……….	,,	quart
A 21	Butter, factory, ‘ choicest’.......................			……….	……….	,,	lb.
A 22	Cheese, ordinary, mild.........................			……….	……….	,,	lb.
A 23	Eggs, standard, new laid........................			……….	……….	,,	dozen
A 24	Bacon, rashers, best middle......................			……….	……….	,,	lb.
A 25	Milk, condensed, sweetened‡ ......... ……………...			……….	……….	,,	tin

* Enter number of lb. sold for 1s. if you usually sell on this basis. ‡ Please enter brand or grade.

Remarks.— (Enter here the cause of any material or unusual advance or decline in the price of any article since the middle of last month):—

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Signed for the above by………………………………………………………………………………….

Date………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(Continue remarks on back of sheet, if necessary.)

“Form XIX.

Town……………………………………..	State……………………………………………...........
District or Suburb………………………..	Office No. R.P. 3/……………………………….

RETAIL PRICES.

Particulars required under the Census and Statistics Act 1905-30.

Name………………………………………………………….

Address……………………………………………………….

This slip is to be detached and posted to the ‘Commonwealth Statistician,’ in the manner indicated on the envelopes supplied.

When filling in this form, the Instructions must be followed carefully.

August, 193 .
No.	Article.					Price Per lb.
						s.	d.
C 27	Beef (fresh)—Sirloin (Roast)..............................					………….	………….
C 28	„	„	Rib (Roast)................................			………….	………….
C 29	„	„	Steak—Rump..............................			………….	………….
C 30	,,	„	,,	Chuck (Stewing)........................		………….	………….
C 31	„	„	Sausages..................................			………….	………….
C 32	Beef (corned)—Silverside, average quality.....................					………….	………….
C 33	,,	„	Brisket, rolled..............................			………….	………….
C 34	Mutton (fresh)—Leg...................................					………….	………….
C 35	,,	,,	Forequarter................................			………….	………….
C 36	„	„	Loin.....................................			………….	………….
C 37	„	„	Chops—Loin...............................			………….	………….
C 38	„	,,	,,		Leg................................	………….	………….
C 39	Pork (fresh)—Leg.....................................					………….	………….
C 40	,,	,,	Loin.....................................			………….	………….
C 41	,,	,,	Chops....................................			………….	………….

Form XIX. —continued.

Remarks.— (Enter here the cause of any material or unusual advance or decline in the price of any article since the middle of last month) :—

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Signed for the above by………………………………………………………………………………….

Date…………………………………………

(Continue remarks on back of sheet, if necessary.)

“Form XX.

Town……………………………………..	State……………………………………..
District or Suburb………………………	Office No. R.P.5/………..………

RETAIL PRICES.

Particulars required under the Census and Statistics Act 1905-1930.

Name………………………………………………………….

Address……………………………………………………….

This slip is to be detached and posted to the ‘Commonwealth Statistician,’ in the manner indicated on the envelopes supplied.

When filling in this form, the Instructions must be followed carefully.

August, 193 .
No.	Particulars.		Cash Price (Delivered).
			d.
B 26	Milk*—in sealed bottles.....................................per quart		…………….
,,	„	—not bottled....................................„	…………….

* Cross out the words not applicable—See Instruction 4.

Remarks.—(Enter here the cause of any material or unusual advance or decline in price since the middle of last month) :—

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Signed for the above by………………………………………………………………………………….

Date…………………………………..

(Continue remarks on back of sheet, if necessary.)

“Form XXa.

Town……………………………………	State…………………………………
District of Suburb………………………	Office No. R.P. 5a/……………….

RETAIL PRICES.

Particulars required under the Census and Statistics Act 1905-1930.

Name………………………………………………………….

Address……………………………………………………….

This slip is to be detached and posted to the ‘Commonwealth Statistician,’ in the manner indicated on the envelopes supplied.

When filling in this form, the Instructions must be followed carefully.

August, 193 .
No.	Particulars.	Cash Price (Delivered).
A 1	Bread, white flour................................per 2-lb. loaf	d.

Form XXa. —continued.

Remarks.— (Enter here the cause of any material or unusual advance or decline in price since the middle of last month):—

Signed for the above by………………………………………………………………………………….

Date…………………………………..

(Continue remarks on back of sheet, if necessary.)

“Form XXI.

Town……………………………………	State…………………………………
District of Suburb………………………	Office No. R.P. 4/……………….

RETAIL PRICES.

Particulars required under the Census and Statistics Act 1905-30.

Name………………………………………………………….

Address……………………………………………………….

This slip is to be detached and posted to the ‘Commonwealth Statistician,’ in the manner indicated on the envelopes supplied.

When filling in this form, the Instructions must be followed carefully.

August, 193 .
No.	Article.			Retail Price.
				s.	d.
..	Coal.................................per cwt. †			…………	…………
..	Coke.................................	,,	†	…………	…………
M 32	Firewood (blocks)........................	,,	†	…………	…………

† If sold by bag or sack, please state average weight.

Remarks.—(Enter here the cause of any material or unusual advance or decline in the price of any article since the preceding quarter):—

Signed for the above by………………………………………………………………………………….

Date…………………………………..

(Continue remarks on back of sheet, if necessary.)

“Form XXII.

Town………………………………..	State………………………………………
District or Suburb…………………..	Office No. R.P. 36/……………………….

RETAIL PRICES.

Particulars required under the Census and Statistics Act 1905-1930.

Name………………………………………………………….

Address……………………………………………………….

This slip is to be detached for delivery to the ‘Commonwealth Statistician,’ in the manner indicated in the instructions.

Form XXII. —continued.

When filling in this form, the Instructions must be followed carefully.

August, 193
Man.
No.		Article.				Quality as Specified or Originally Selected.
						s.	d.
E	1	Suit, ready-made, Worsted (Australian)...................				…………	…………
E	2	Trousers, working, Cotton Tweed (Australian)..............				…………	…………
E	3	Overcoat, ready-made, Tweed (Australian)................				…………	…………
E	4	Hat, Fur Felt (Australian)............................				…………	…………
E	5	Shirt, Fashion (two collars)...........................				…………	…………
E	6	„	working, Drill...............................			…………	…………
E	7	Collar, semi-soft, white.............................				…………	…………
E	8	Singlet, Wool and Cotton (short sleeves)..................				…………	…………
E	9	„		Cotton (athletic)............................		…………	…………
E	10	Underpants, Wool and Cotton (full length).................				…………	…………
E	11	„			Cotton “Shorts” , plain.....................	…………	…………
E	12	Sox, All Wool, fancy...............................				…………	…………
E	13	,,	Wool and Cotton, fancy.........................			…………	…………
E	14	Braces........................................				…………	…………
E	15	Handkerchief, Cotton..............................				…………	…………
E	16	Pyjamas, Winceyette...............................				…………	…………
E	17	Pullover, All Wool................................				…………	…………

Remarks.— (Enter here the cause of any material or unusual advance or decline in the price of any article since the preceding quarter) :—

Signed for the above by………………………………………………………………………………….

Date…………………………………..

(Continue remarks on back of sheet, if necessary.)

“Form XXIII.

Town……………………………………	State…………………………………….
District or Suburb………………………	Office No. R.P. 36/…………………….

RETAIL PRICES.

Particulars required under the Census and Statistics Act 1905-1930.

Name………………………………………………………….

Address……………………………………………………….

This slip is to be detached for delivery to the ‘Commonwealth Statistician,’ in the manner indicated in the instructions.

Form XXIII.—continued.

When filling in this form, the Instructions must be followed carefully.

August, 193 .
Woman.
No.	Article.					Quality as Specified or Originally Selected.
						s.	d.
F 20	Costume, ready-made, Tweed (Australian)...............					…………	…………
F 21	Skirt, ready-made, Tweed (Australian)..................					…………	…………
F 22	Top Coat, ready-made, Tweed (Australian)...............					…………	…………
F 23	Hat Fur Felt (Australian)...........................					…………	…………
F 24	„	Straw....................................				…………	…………
F 25	Frock, ready-made, Cotton..........................					…………	…………
F 26	„	ready-made, Art Silk..........................				…………	…………
F 27	Brassiere, Cotton Brocade..........................					…………	…………
F 28	Undervest, Wool and Art Silk........................					…………	…………
F 29	„				Art Silk..............................	…………	…………
F 30	Bloomers, Winceyette.............................					…………	…………
F 31	„			Art Silk...............................		…………	…………
F 32	Princess Slip, Art Silk.............................					…………	…………
F 33	Stockings, Silk..................................					…………	…………
F 34	,,			Lisle.................................		…………	…………
F 35	Gloves, fabric..................................					…………	…………
F 36	„		Nappa..................................			…………	…………
F 37	Nightdress, Art Silk..............................					…………	…………
F 38	Pyjamas, Winceyette..............................					…………	…………
F 39	Dressing Gown, Art Silk...........................					…………	…………
F 40	Apron, Cotton..................................					…………	…………
F 41	Cardigan, All Wool...............................					…………	…………

Remarks.—(Enter here the cause of any material or unusual advance or decline in the price of any article since the preceding quarter) :—

Signed for the above by………………………………………………………………………………….

Date…………………………………..

(Continue remarks on back of sheet, if necessary.)

“Form XXIV.

Town……………………………………	State…………………………………….
District or Suburb………………………	Office No. R.P. 36/…………………….

RETAIL PRICES.

Particulars required under the Census and Statistics Act 1905-1930.

Name………………………………………………………….

Address……………………………………………………….

This slip is to be detached for delivery to the ‘Commonwealth Statistician,’ in the manner indicated in the instructions.

Form XXIV. —continued.

When filling in this form, the Instructions must be followed carefully.

August, 193 .
Boy (10½ years).
No.	Article.		Quality as Specified or Originally Selected.
			s.	d.
G 44	Suit, ready-made, Tweed (Australian)...................		………..	………..
G 45	Pants, ready-made, Tweed (Australian)...................		………..	………..
G 46	Overcoat, ready-made, Tweed (Australian)................		………..	………..
G 47	Cap, Skull, cloth.................................		………..	………..
G 48	Blouse Coat....................................		………..	………..
G 49	Shirt, Sports....................................		………..	………..
G 50	Singlet, Wool and Cotton (short sleeves)..................		………..	………..
G 51	„	Cotton (athletic)............................	………..	………..
G 52	Braces........................................		………..	………..
G 53	Stockings, Golf, All Wool...........................		………..	………..
G 54	Pyjamas, Winceyette...............................		………..	………..
G 55	Pullover, All Wool................................		………..	………..

Remarks.— (Enter here the cause of any material or unusual advance or decline in the price of any article since the preceding quarter) :—

Signed for the above by………………………………………………………………………………….

Date…………………………………..

(Continue remarks on back of sheet, if necessary.)

“Form XXV.

Town……………………………………….	State……………………………………..
District or Suburb……………………..	Office No. R.P. 36/………………….

RETAIL PRICES.

Particulars required under the Census and Statistics Act 1905-1930.

Name………………………………………………………….

Address……………………………………………………….

This slip is to be detached for delivery to the ‘Commonwealth Statistician,’ in the manner indicated in the instructions.

Form XXV. —continued.

When filling in this form, the Instructions must be followed carefully.

August, 193 .
Girl (7 years).
No.	Article.		Quality as Specified or Originally Selected.
			s.	d.
H 58	Dress, Wool-de-chine...............................		………….	………..
H 59	„	Silk (Fuji).................................	………….	………..
H 60	„	Cotton...................................	………….	………..
H 61	Top Coat, Tweed (Australian).........................		………….	………..
H 62	Hat, Wool Felt (Australian)...........................		………….	………..
H 63	„	Straw....................................	………….	………..
H 64	Petticoat, Winceyette...............................		………….	………..
H 65	„	Art Silk...................................	………….	………..
H 66	Singlet, Silk and Wool..............................		………….	………..
H 67	„	Art Silk...................................	………….	………..
H 68	Bloomers, Cotton, fleecy-lined.........................		………….	………..
H 69	„	Art Silk...................................	………….	………..
H 70	Stockings, Cashmere...............................		………….	………..
H 71	Pyjamas, Winceyette...............................		………….	………..
H 72	„	Art Silk...................................	………….	………..
H 73	Pullover, All Wool.................................		………….	………..

Remarks.—-(Enter here the cause of any material or unusual advance or decline in the price of any article since the preceding quarter):—

Signed for the above by………………………………………………………………………………….

Date…………………………………..

(Continue remarks on back of sheet, if necessary.)

“Form XXVI.

Town……………………………………….	State……………………………………..
District or Suburb……………………..	Office No. R.P. 36/…………

RETAIL PRICES.

Particulars required under the Census and Statistics Act 1905-1930.

Name………………………………………………………….

Address……………………………………………………….

This slip is to be detached for delivery to the ‘ Commonwealth Statistician,’ in the manner indicated in the instructions.

Form XXVI. —continued.

When filling in this form, the Instructions must be followed carefully.

August, 193 .
Boy (3½ years).
No.	Article.	Quality as Specified or Originally Selected.
		s.	d.
J 76	Blouse Coat..................................	…………	..………
J 77	Pants, ready-made, Tweed (Australian)................	…………	..………
J 78	Overcoat, ready-made, Tweed (Australian)..............	..………..	..………
J 79	Hat, cloth...................................	..………..	..………
J 80	Singlet, Wool and Cotton.........................	..………..	..………
J 81	Singlet, Cotton (athletic)..........................	..………..	..………
J 82	Sox, Art Silk and Lisle...........................	..………..	..………
J 83	Pyjamas, Winceyette............................	..………..	..………
J 84	Pullover, All Wool.............................	..………..	..………

Remarks.— (Enter here the cause of any material or unusual advance or decline in the price of any article since the preceding quarter) :—

Signed for the above by………………………………………………………………………………….

Date…………………………………..

(Continue remarks on back of sheet, if necessary.)

“Form XXVII.

Town…………………………………….	State……………………………………..
District or Suburb……………………….	Office No. R.P. 37/………………….

RETAIL PRICES.

Particulars required under the Census and Statistics Act 1905-30.

Name………………………………………………………….

Address……………………………………………………….

This slip is to be detached for delivery to the ‘Commonwealth Statistician,’ in the manner indicated in the instructions.

When filling in this form, the Instructions must be followed carefully.

August, 193 .
No.	Article.		Quality as Specified or Originally Selected.
Man.
			£	s.	d.
E 18	Shoes (for best wear), box calf.............		…………….	………..	………..
E 19	Boots (working), box hide................		…………….	………..	………..
Woman.
F 42	Shoes (for best wear), glace kid............		……………..	………..	………..
F 43	„	(for ordinary wear), box calf..............	……………..	………..	………..
Boy (10½ years).
G 56	Shoes (for best wear), box yearling..........		……………..	………..	………..
G 57	Boots (school), box yearling..............		……………..	………..	………..

“Form XXVII —continued.

No.	Article.		Quality as Specified or Originally Selected.
Girl (7 years).
			£	s.	d.
H 74	Shoes (for best wear), patent leather..........		……………..	…………	………
H 75	,,	(school), box yearling...............	……………..	…………	………
Boy (3½ years).
J 85	Shoes (for best wear), patent leather..........		……………..	…………	………
J 86	„	(for ordinary wear), tan yearling........	……………..	…………	………

Remarks.—(Enter here the cause of any material or unusual advance or decline in the price of any article since the preceding quarter):—

Signed for the above by………………………………………………………………………………….

Date…………………………………..

(Continue remarks on back of sheet, if necessary.)

“Form XXVIII.

Town…………………………………..	State……………………………………..
District or Suburb……………………..	Office No. R.P. 36/………………….

RETAIL PRICES.

Particulars required under the Census and Statistics Act 1905-1930.

Name………………………………………………………….

Address……………………………………………………….

This slip is to be detached for delivery to the ‘Commonwealth Statistician,’ in the manner indicated in the instructions.

When filling in this form, the Instructions must be followed carefully.

August, 193 .
Household Drapery.
No.		Article.				Quality as Specified or Originally Selected.
						s.	d.
K	1	Blankets— D.B.........................			per pair	……….	……….
K	2	„		S.B.........................	,, ,,	……….	……….
K	3	Quilt— D.B. —Marcella..................			each	……….	……….
K	4	„	S.B.— Marcella..................			……….	……….
K	5	Sheets— D.B..........................			per pair	……….	……….
K	6	„	S.B...........................		,, ,,	……….	……….
K	7	Pillow Slip, Cotton......................			each	……….	……….
K	8	Towel...............................			,,	……….	……….
K	9	Table-cloth...........................			,,	……….	……….
K	10	Tea Towel............................			per yd.	……….	……….

Form XXVIII. —continued.

Remarks.— (Enter here the cause of any material or unusual advance or decline in the price of any article since the preceding quarter) :—

Signed for the above by………………………………………………………………………………….

Date…………………………………..

(Continue remarks on back of sheet, if necessary.)

“Form XXIX.

Town…………………………………..	State……………………………………..
District or Suburb……………………..	Office No. R.P. 38/………………….

RETAIL PRICES.

Particulars required under the Census and Statistics Act 1905-30.

Name………………………………………………………….

Address……………………………………………………….

This slip is to be detached for delivery to the ‘Commonwealth Statistician, in the manner indicated in the instructions.

When filling in this form, the Instructions must be followed carefully.

August, 193 .
No.	Article.			Quantity.	Quality as Specified or Originally Selected.
					s.	d.
L 11	Cup and Saucer, Stone China...............			each	…………	…………
L 12	Plate, Dinner, Stone China.................			„	…………	…………
L 13	Jug, Quart, Brownware...................			„	…………	…………
L 14	Teapot, Brownware, 2-pint.................			„	…………	…………
L 15	Basin, Pudding, Enamel. 6 inch..............			„	…………	…………
L 16	Tumbler, 9 oz..........................			„	…………	…………
L 17	Kettle, Enamel, 6-pint....................			„	…………	…………
L 18	„	Aluminium, 6-pint		„	…………	…………
L 19	Saucepan, Aluminium, 3-pint...............			„	…………	…………
L 20	Bucket, Galvanized, 12 inch................			„	…………	…………
L 21	Dipper, Galvanized, 2-quart................			„	…………	…………
L 22	Broom Millet .........................			„	…………	…………
L 23	„		Hair, complete, 11 inch.............	„	…………	…………
L 24	Brush, Scrubbing, 10 inch..................			„	…………	…………
L 25	Mop, Polishing, complete..................			„	…………	…………
L 26	Knife, Table, stainless....................			„	…………	…………
L 27	Spoon, Tea, stainless.....................			„	…………	…………
L 28	„	Dessert, stainless..................		„	…………	…………
L 29	Fork, Table, stainless.....................			„	…………	…………
L 30	Globe, E.L., gasfilled.....................			„	…………	…………
L 31	Iron, Electric, full size....................			„	…………	…………

Remarks.— (Enter here the cause of any material or unusual advance or decline in the price of any article since the preceding quarter) :—

Signed for the above by………………………………………………………………………………….

Date…………………………………..

(Continue remarks on back of sheet, if necessary.)”,

By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1936 No. 127, Regulations under the Census and Statistics Act 1905-1930, was enacted to address the need for updated and comprehensive data collection processes in line with the changing economic and social conditions of Australia. The regulation was made by the Governor-General in Council under the authority of the Census and Statistics Act 1905-1930. The policy objective of this regulation is to ensure the efficient collection, analysis, and dissemination of statistical information for the purpose of informing policy and decision-making processes. The regulations update the forms and procedures for data collection, ensuring that the information gathered is relevant and up-to-date for the purposes of national statistics.

Scope and Application

The Regulations under the Census and Statistics Act 1905-1930, as amended by these Statutory Rules, apply to the collection of data related to retail prices for various goods across different states and territories within Australia. The primary focus is on obtaining information from retailers who are required to submit specific forms detailing the prices of goods sold in their establishments. These forms cover a wide range of items including foodstuffs, clothing, footwear, and household goods. The regulation requires the names and addresses of the retailers, along with the retail prices of the specified items, and any significant changes in these prices since the previous quarter. The forms must be detached and posted to the Commonwealth Statistician as per the instructions provided. The geographic reach of these Regulations is nationwide, applying to all states and territories within the Commonwealth of Australia. There are no specific exclusions mentioned in the text, implying that the regulations apply broadly to all applicable entities unless otherwise specified in subordinate instruments. The forms are designed to capture detailed information, ensuring that the data collected is comprehensive and accurate for statistical purposes.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of these Regulations (sections 1 and 2) involve the amendment of the Statistics Regulations under the Census and Statistics Act 1905-1930. This amendment replaces the previous forms XVIII to XXXIII and XXXVI with new forms that detail retail prices of various goods. The new forms require the completion of specific information such as the town, state, district or suburb, office number, name, address, and retail prices of specified articles. Additionally, the forms request details on any price changes since the middle of the last month or quarter, along with reasons for such changes. These forms are intended to be completed carefully and submitted to the Commonwealth Statistician as per the provided instructions. The obligations imposed by these Regulations are primarily on retailers and businesses selling the specified goods. They must accurately record the retail prices of the listed items and any changes in those prices, providing reasons for significant fluctuations. Furthermore, these entities are required to submit the completed forms to the Commonwealth Statistician in the prescribed manner. This obligation ensures that the data collected is precise, timely, and useful for statistical purposes. The Regulations do not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or consequences for non-compliance. However, under the broader Census and Statistics Act 1905-1930, failure to comply with the requirements for providing data can lead to penalties. These penalties can include fines and, in severe cases, imprisonment. The exact penalties would depend on the severity and intent behind the non-compliance, as well as any subsequent legal proceedings.

Area of Law: Statistics & Data Collection
Instrument: Regulation
Concepts: Definitions & Interpretation; Reporting & Disclosure Obligations; Regulatory Standards

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Sourced from the Federal Register of Legislation at 26 August 2026. For the latest information on Australian Government law please go to https://www.legislation.gov.au.

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