Statutory Rules
1974 No. 148
REGULATIONS UNDER THE POST AND TELEGRAPH ACT 1901-1973.*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL of Australia, acting with the advice of the Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1973.
Dated this twentieth day of August, 1974.
JOHN R. KERR
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
R. BISHOP
Postmaster-General.
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Amendments of the Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations†
Commencement.
1. These Regulations shall come into operation on 26 August 1974.
Second Schedule.
2. The Second Schedule to the Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations is amended as set out in the Schedule to these Regulations.
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SCHEDULE Regulation 2
1. Item 6 of Part I—
(a) omit from column 3 “Albury North”; and
(b) insert in column 3, after “Jindera”, “Lavington”.
2. Insert in column 3 of item 195 of Part I, after “Red Robs”, “Wondoba”.
3. Omit from column 3 of item 23 of Part II “Irrewarra”.
4. Item 70 of Part II—
(a) omit from column 3 “Warncoort”; and
(b) insert in column 3, after “Cororooke”, “Irrewarra”.
5. Omit from column 3 of item 189 of Part II “Glenfalloch”.
6. Omit from column 3 of item 289 of Part II “Woolamai”.
7. Omit from column 3 of item 348 of Part II “Morrl Morrl”.
8. Item 356 of Part III—
(a) omit from column 3 “Mapleton”; and
(b) insert in column 3, after “Buderim”, “Flaxton”.
9. Item 410 of Part III—
(a) omit from column 3 “Cedar Creek”; and
(b) insert in column 3, before “Highvale”, “Closeburn”.
* Notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 22 August 1974.
† Statutory Rules 1972, No. 38, as amended by Statutory Rules 1972, Nos. 71, 88, 122, 143, 153, 177 and 191; 1973, Nos. 16, 49, 65, 83, 109, 145, 150, 156, 181, 207, 226 and 279; and 1974, Nos. 23, 30, 45 and 81.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1974 No. 148, enacted under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1973, introduce amendments to the Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations. These amendments, which came into operation on 26 August 1974, were made by the Governor-General of Australia, acting on the advice of the Executive Council. The primary objective of these regulations is to modify the existing charging zones and districts by adding, removing, or reassigning certain localities. This legislative instrument seeks to address administrative adjustments within the telecommunications sector, ensuring the regulatory framework remains current and reflective of any geographical or administrative changes that have occurred.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1974 No. 148, made under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1973, are regulations that amend the existing Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations. These regulations specify the geographical areas, referred to as charging zones and charging districts, that apply to the provision of telephone services within Australia. They came into operation on 26 August 1974, as indicated in the regulations themselves. The amendments made to the Second Schedule primarily involve the reclassification and renaming of certain localities within the charging zones and districts, reflecting changes such as the renaming of "Albury North" to "Lavington" and the addition of new localities like "Wondoba" and "Closeburn". The scope of these regulations is limited to the adjustments of geographical boundaries and nomenclature within the specified charging zones and districts, and they do not extend to altering the fundamental framework or operational requirements of the telephone services under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1973.
Key Provisions
These Regulations, made under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1973, bring about amendments to the existing Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations. They come into effect on 26 August 1974. The key changes are detailed in the Second Schedule to these Regulations, which modifies the existing charging zones and districts as listed in the Schedule. The amendments involve several adjustments including the removal of certain areas from the existing lists and the addition of new areas.
The obligations and requirements imposed by these Regulations primarily revolve around the administrative and operational aspects of telecommunications. Service providers and entities governed by the Post and Telegraph Act must adhere to these amended charging zones and districts as per the Second Schedule. This includes updating their internal records and systems to reflect the changes made by these Regulations, ensuring that billing and service provision align with the newly defined zones and districts.
In terms of compliance and enforcement, breaches of these Regulations may result in civil or criminal consequences. While the specific penalties are not detailed within these Regulations, under the Post and Telegraph Act, penalties for non-compliance can include fines. For instance, for offences involving the misuse of telecommunications services, the maximum penalty could be substantial, reflecting the importance of adherence to the legislative framework. It is essential for all parties to be fully aware of these amendments and to ensure their operations are in full compliance to avoid any potential legal repercussions.