STATUTORY RULES.
1956. No. 69.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE POST AND TELEGRAPH ACT 1901-1950.*
I, THE ADMINISTRATOR of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1950.
Dated this twentysixth day of September, 1956.
J. Northcott
Administrator.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Postmaster-General.
Amendment of the Telegraph Regulations.†
Commencement.
1. These Regulations shall come into operation on the first day of October, 1956.
Telephoning of telegrams by subscribers.
2. Regulation 75 of the Telegraph Regulations is amended—
(a) by omitting from sub-regulation (3.) the word “Fourpence” and inserting in its stead the word “Sixpence”; and
(b) by omitting from sub-regulation (5.) the word “Fourpence” (wherever occurring) and inserting in its stead the word “Sixpence”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1956.
† Statutory Rules 1927, No. 142, as amended by Statutory Rules 1928, Nos. 35, 88 and 97; 1929, Nos. 15 and 128; 1930, Nos. 1, 5, 42, 81, 114 and 129; 1931, Nos. 70, 132 and 136; 1933, Nos. 102 and 127; 1934, Nos. 24, 113 and 137; 1935, No. 77; 1938, No. 63; 1939, Nos. 14 and 84; 1940, Nos. 50, 87 and 102; 1942, No. 550; 1943, Nos. 215 and 242; 1944, No. 91; 1945, No. 10; 1946, No. 139; 1948, No. 23; 1949, Nos. 19 and 91; 1950, No. 91; 1951, Nos. 23, 73 and 90; 1952, Nos. 6, 35 and 78; 1954, No. 5; and 1955, No. 58.
By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
5102/56.—Price 3d. 9/3.9.1956.
Overview
The Statutory Rules of 1956, No. 69, are Regulations made under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1950 by the Administrator of the Commonwealth of Australia, with the advice of the Federal Executive Council. These Regulations, which came into operation on 1 October 1956, primarily amend the Telegraph Regulations to adjust the rates for telephoning telegrams by subscribers. The objective of these amendments is to update the pricing structure, reflecting changes in economic conditions or operational costs associated with the telegraph service. The Regulations were enacted to address the need for a revised fee structure for telegram services, ensuring that the pricing remains fair and aligned with the current economic context.
Scope and Application
The Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1950, issued as Statutory Rules 1956, No. 69, amend the Telegraph Regulations by modifying the charge for telephoning telegrams by subscribers. These Regulations apply to all subscribers of telegraph services within the Commonwealth of Australia. The amendments specify the adjustment of fees from fourpence to sixpence, which is a direct alteration to the cost structure of the service. The Regulations came into operation on the first of October, 1956, and they are applicable nationally, covering all entities and individuals engaged in the use of telegraph services in Australia. There are no exclusions or exemptions outlined in these specific Regulations, and they do not extend beyond the stated amendment to the fee structure. The scope of these Regulations is limited to the adjustment of fees for a specific service, with no other alterations to the broader framework of the Post and Telegraph Act.
Key Provisions
The Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1950, dated 26 September 1956, introduce specific amendments to the Telegraph Regulations, particularly concerning the telephoning of telegrams by subscribers. The key operative sections include the amendment to Regulation 75 (Section 2). This section modifies the fee structure for the telephoning of telegrams by subscribers. Specifically, it replaces the previous fee of "Fourpence" with "Sixpence" in sub-regulations (3) and (5), thereby updating the cost associated with this service.
The amended Regulations impose specific obligations on subscribers who use the telephoning service for telegrams. These subscribers must now comply with the updated fee structure as outlined in the Regulations. The amendment necessitates that subscribers adjust their payment processes to reflect the new fee of Sixpence, replacing the previously applicable rate of Fourpence. This change is intended to ensure that the updated fees are accurately charged and collected for the service provided.
In terms of potential consequences for non-compliance, the Regulations do not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for breaching the updated fee structure. However, the enforcement of the new fees is crucial for the proper operation of the service. Any failure to comply with the amended fee structure could potentially lead to disputes or financial discrepancies between the service provider and the subscribers. It is important for all parties involved to adhere to the updated fees to avoid any such issues.