Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES

1969 No.

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REGULATIONS UNDER THE POST AND TELEGRAPH ACT 1901-1968.+

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 Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1968.

Dated this twenty-second day of   , 1969.

Paul Hasluck

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

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 the twenty-third day of June, 1969.

Second Schedule.

2. The Second Schedule to the Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations is amended as set out in the first Schedule to these Regulations.

Third Schedule.

3. The Third Schedule to the Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations is amended as set out in the Second Schedule to these Regulations.

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THE SCHEDULES

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FIRST SCHEDULE

Regulation 2.

AMENDMENTS OF THE SECOND SCHEDULE TO THE TELEPHONE (CHARGING ZONES AND CHARGING DISTRICTS) REGULATIONS

1. After item 93 of Part I. insert the following item:—

“93A

Brewer

Brewer

Honda

 

 

 

Lake Cargelligo

 

 

 

Melbergen

 

 

 

Naradhan

 

 

 

Yoolaroi”.

2. Item 101 of Part I.:—

(a) omit from column 4 “Wargan Bogan”; and

(b) insert in column 4, before “Goolgowi”, “Brewer”.

3. Insert in column 3 of item 300 of Part I., after “Mate”, “Oberne Creek”.

4. Omit from column 3 of item 335 of Part I. “Wyneden”.

5. Item 337 of Part I.:—

(a) omit from column 4 “Wargan Bogan”; and

(b) insert in column 4, before “Euabalong West”, “Brewer”.

6. Item 382 of Part I.:—

(a) omit from column 4 “Wargan Bogan”; and

(b) insert in column 4, before “Naradhan”, “Brewer”.

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* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1969.

† 13963/69—PRICEs 1969, No. I, as amended by Statutory Rules 1969, Nos. , and

13963/69—Pnier So 10/3:1.0


7. Item 425 of Part I.:—

(a) omit from column 4 “Wargan Bogan”; and

(b) insert in column 4, before “Kikoira”, “Brewer”.

8. Omit Item 600 of Part I.

9. Omit from column 3 of Item 638 of Part I. “Imesons”.

10. Item 663 of Part I.:—

(a) omit from column 4 “Wargan Bogan”; and

(b) insert in column 4, before “Bunda”, “Brewer”.

11. Omit from column 3 of Item 13 of Part II. “Millbrook”.

12. Omit from column 3 of Item 22 of Part II. “Waterloo”.

13. Omit from column 3 of Item 155 of Part II. “Detpa”.

14. Omit from column 3 of Item 190 of Part II. “Windemere”.

15. Omit from column 3 of Item 335 of Part II. “Gre Gre South”, insert “Gre Gre”.

16. Omit from column 3 of Item 350 of Part II. “Burrowye”.

17. Omit from column 3 of Item 351 of Part II. “Londrigan”. insert “Eldorado”.

13. Insert in column 4 of Item 7.97 of Part III., after “Pialba”, “Ungowa”.

19. Insert in column 4 of Item 374 of Part III., after “Maryborough”, “Ungowa”.

20. Insert in column 3 of Item 442 of Part III., before “Thursday Island”, “Hammond Island”.

21. Insert in column 4 of Item 457 of Part III.:—

“Maryborough

Pialba”.

22. Omit from column 3 of Item 43 of Part IV. “Clare North”.

23. Insert in column 4 of Item 46 of Part IV., after “Port Lincoln”, “Sleaford Mere”.

24. After Item 82 of Part IV. insert the following item:—

82A

Gurrai

Gurrai

Kulkami

 

 

Wirha

Lameroo

 

 

 

Peebinga

 

 

 

Pinnaroo”

25. Omit Item 101 of Part IV.

26. Omit from column 4 of Item 114 of Part IV. “Karte”, insert “Gurrai”.

27. Omit from column 4 of Item 117 of Part IV. “Kane”, insert “Gurrai”.

28. Item 184 of Part IV.:—

(a) omit from column 3 “Gumville’; and

(b) omit from column 4 “Karte”, insert “Gurrai”.

29. Omit from column 4 of Item 193 of Part IV. “Karte”, insert “Gurrai”.

30. Insert in column 4 of Item 200 of Part IV., after “Koppio”, “Sleaford Mere”.

31. After Item 222 of Part IV. insert the following item:—

22A

Sleaford Mere ..

Sleaford Mere

Coffin Bay

 

 

 

Port Lincoln”.

32. Insert in column 3 of Item 18 of Part V., after “Badgingarra”, “Yallalie”.

33. Insert in column 4 of Item 82a of Part V., after “Grass Patch”, “Karnali”.

34. Insert in column 4 of Item 138 of Part V., after “Gairdner”, “Gnowellea”.

35. Insert in column 4 of Item 146 of Part V., before “Kojaneerup”, “Gairdner South”.

36. After Item 207 of Part V. insert the following item:—

207A

Kumarl

Kumarl

Circle Valley

 

 

 

Salmon Gums”.

37. Insert in column 4 of Item 334 of Part V., after “Grass Patch”, “Kumarl”.

38. Insert in column 4 of Item 351 of Part V., after “Piesseville”, “Wagin”.

39. Insert in column 4 of Item 361 of Part V., after “Piesseville”, “Tarwonga”.

40. Omit from column 3 of Item 1 of Part VII. “Weetangerra”.


THIRD SCHEDULE Regulation 3.

AMENDMENTS OF THE THIRD SCHEDULE TO THE TELEPHONE (CHARGING ZONES AND CHARGING DisTRICTS) Regulations\

1. Item 14 of Part I.—

(a) omit from column 3 “Wargan Bogart”; and

(b) insert in column 3, after “Bobadah”. “Brewer”.

2. Insert in column 3 of Item 22 of Part IV., after “Sheringa”, “Sleafurd Mere”.

3. Item 25 of Part IV.—

(a) omit from column 3 “Kane “; and

(b) insert in column 3, after “Geranium”, “Gurrai

4. Item 11 of Part V.—

(a) omit from column 3 “No. 7 Pumping Station”; and

(b) insert in column 3, after “Kookynie”, “KumarI”.

5. Insert in column 3 of Item 14 of Part V., after “Mukinbudin”, “No. 7 Pumping Station”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Overview

The Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1968 was enacted to regulate the postal and telegraph services in Australia. This Act provided the legislative framework for the management and administration of these services by the Commonwealth government. The Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1968 aimed to ensure the efficient and effective provision of communication services across the nation, addressing the need for a unified system to manage the rapidly evolving landscape of postal and telegraph services. The amendments to the Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations in 1969, made under the authority of this Act, were introduced to refine and update the geographical zones and districts for telephone charging purposes, ensuring that the regulatory framework remained current and reflective of the changing telecommunications environment. The amendments to the regulations were made by the Governor-General in accordance with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, as per the legislative authority granted by the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1968. The policy objective of these amendments was to ensure that the charging zones and districts for telephone services were accurately delineated, facilitating fair and transparent billing practices for consumers and effective management of telecommunications infrastructure by the relevant authorities. The regulations were designed to address the practical needs of updating the geographical data to reflect changes in population distribution, service coverage, and other relevant factors affecting the telecommunications industry.

Scope and Application

The Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1968 primarily apply to the amendment of the Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations, specifically targeting the classification and delineation of telephone charging zones and districts within Australia. These regulations are applicable to telecommunications services provided by the Commonwealth, encompassing the geographic reach of Australia, and pertain to entities involved in the provision of telephone services. The adjustments outlined in the schedules modify existing zones and districts, including the introduction of new areas and the removal or adjustment of existing ones, ensuring that the regulatory framework remains current and reflective of the telecommunications landscape. The regulations do not specify exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds but are detailed in the schedules, which list specific localities and their associated changes. The amendments are to be implemented through the statutory rules and will come into operation on the designated commencement date, with the potential for further adjustments through subordinate instruments as necessary.

Key Provisions

The Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1968, as outlined in the Second Schedule, make significant amendments to the existing Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations. These amendments include adding new items to various parts of the schedule and modifying existing ones. For instance, new items such as "Brewer" and "Gurrai" are inserted, while certain locations like "Wargan Bogan" and "Millbrook" are omitted. These changes likely reflect adjustments in the geographical layout of charging zones and districts for telephone services across Australia. The Third Schedule to the Regulations also sees modifications, where new entries are inserted and others are omitted, further refining the administrative structure of telephone services. The amendments outlined in these Regulations impose specific obligations on the entities governed by the Post and Telegraph Act. These entities are likely to include telecommunications providers and possibly the postal service, as the Act originally covers both. They are required to adhere to the new charging zones and districts specified in the amended schedules. This involves updating their service maps, customer billing systems, and possibly their internal administrative divisions to reflect the changes. The amendments may also necessitate the re-evaluation of service coverage and pricing strategies to ensure compliance with the updated regulations. Breaches of the provisions in these Regulations could lead to legal consequences. While the exact nature of these consequences is not detailed in the provided excerpt, it is reasonable to infer that non-compliance could result in fines, penalties, or other enforcement actions. These could include financial penalties for each violation, as is common in regulatory frameworks, or more severe actions if the breaches are deemed to significantly impact the public or the service quality. The specific penalties would depend on the severity and frequency of the breaches, as well as the discretion of the regulatory body overseeing compliance with the Post and Telegraph Act.

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