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

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STATUTORY RULES

1965 No. 177

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REGULATIONS UNDER THE POST AND TELEGRAPH ACT 1901-1961.*

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 1901-1961.

Dated this third

day of December, 1965.

CASEY

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

 

 

 

Alan Hulme

Postmaster-General.

Amendments of the Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations†

Commencement.

1. These Regulations shall come into operation on the tenth day of January, 1966.

First Schedule.

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

Second Schedule.

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

THE SCHEDULES

FIRST SCHEDULE

Regulation 2.

Amendments of the First Schedule to the Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations

1. After item 76 of Part I., insert the following item:—

“76a

Bow Creek..........

Bow Creek

Collerina

 

 

 

Weilmoringle”

2. Item 138 of Part I.—

(a) Insert in column 4, before “Brewarinna”, “Bow Creek”; and

(b) Omit from column 4 “Culgoa”.

3. Omit item 171a of Part I.

4. Item 577 of Part I.—

(a) Insert in column 4, before “Goodooga”, “Bow Creek”; and

(b) Omit from column 4 “Culgoa”.

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* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 9 December,  1965.

† Statutory Rules 1965, No. 35, as amended by Statutory Rules 1965 Nos. 93, 115, 145 and.

13368/65.—Price 6d. (5C) 9/3.11.1965


5. Insert in column 3 of item 594 of Part I., after “Sackville Reach”, “The Slopes”.

6. Omit from column 3 of item 356 of Part II., “Fenton’s Creek”.

7. Omit from column 3 of item 385 of Part II., “Mayflower”.

8. Omit from column 3 of item 93 of Part III., “Cannonvale Beach”, insert “Airlie Beach”.

9. Omit from column 4 of item 120 of Part III., “Rossville”, insert “Helenvale”.

10. After item 217 of Part III., insert the following item:—

“217A

Helenvale...........

Helenvale

Cooktown”.

11. Insert in column 3 if item 392 of Part III., after “Pechey”, “Plainby”.

12. Omit item 407 of Part III.

13. Omit from column 3 of item 466 of Part III., “Donlea”.

14. Omit from column 4 of item 5 of Part IV., “Verran”.

15. Omit from column 4 of item 46 of Part IV., “Verran”.

16. Omit from column 4 of item 218 of Part IV., “Verran”.

17. Omit item 257 of Part IV.

18. Omit item 269 of Part IV., insert in its stead the following item:—

“269

Wharminda...........

Taragoro

Arno Bay

 

 

Verran

Cleve

 

 

Wharminda

Port Neill

 

 

 

Rudall”.

19. Omit from column 3 of item 12 of Part V, “Forrestdale”.

20. Insert in column 3 of item 62 of Part V., after “Eaton”, “Picton”.

21. Omit from column 3 of item 68 of Part V., “Mardella” and “Oldbury”.

22. Omit from column 3 of item 220 of Part V., “Carbunup River”.

23. Omit from column 3 of item 239 of Part V., “Koolanooka”.

24. Omit from column 3 of item 262 of Part V., “Dry Soak”.

25. Omit from column 3 of item 293 of Part V., “Waddington”.

26. Omit from column 3 of item 348 of Part V, “Neerabub”, insert “Neerabup”.

27. Omit from column 3 of item 74 of Part VI., “Robigana”.

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SECOND SCHEDULE

Regulation 3.

Amendments of the Second Schedule to the Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations

1. Item 8 of Part I.—

(a) Insert in column 3, after “Bourke”, “Bow Creek”; and

(b) Omit from column 3 “Culgoa”.

2. Item 10 of Part III.—

(a) Insert in column 3, after “Hann”, “Helenvale”; and

(b) Omit from column 3 “Rossville”.

3. Omit from column 3 of item 22 of Part IV., “Verran”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Common wealth Government Printer, Canberra.

Overview

Statutory Rules 1965 No. 177, made under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1961, was enacted to amend existing regulations concerning the charging zones and charging districts for telephone services across Australia. This legislative instrument was introduced by the Governor-General in Council to address the need for updating and refining the zones and districts to better reflect current geographical and operational realities. The objective of these regulations is to ensure that the postal and telegraph services are administered efficiently and fairly, reflecting the latest administrative changes and service requirements. The enactment of these regulations was done with the aim of providing clearer and more accurate delineation of telephone service areas, which is crucial for the effective management and billing of telephone services across the nation.

Scope and Application

The Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1961 apply to the amendments of the Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations, specifically addressing geographical adjustments and reclassifications within various parts of the Schedule. These amendments impact the way telephone services are charged across different areas by altering charging zones and districts to reflect updated geographical data and service requirements. The regulations apply nationally as they pertain to the Post and Telegraph Act, a Commonwealth Act, thus affecting telecommunications across the entire country. These regulations came into operation on January 10, 1966, and they are designed to refine the administrative framework for telephone services, ensuring that the charging systems accurately reflect the current geographical and operational landscape of telecommunications. Notably, the regulations do not specify any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds within the provided text, and they extend their application strictly within the scope of the amended schedules as detailed.

Key Provisions

These Regulations, made under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1961, amend the Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations. Specifically, Regulation 2 amends the First Schedule, which lists charging zones and districts, to add new entries and omit certain existing ones. For instance, "Bow Creek" and "The Slopes" are added, while "Culgoa" and "Forrestdale" are removed among others. Similarly, Regulation 3 amends the Second Schedule, which details specific rates and charges, by adding new entries and omitting others. The amendments impose a duty on the Postmaster-General to ensure that the updated charging zones and districts are reflected in the administration and billing of telecommunications services. This includes updating internal records, informing customers of changes, and ensuring that the new rates and charges are correctly applied. The obligations extend to ensuring compliance with these regulations and maintaining transparency with customers regarding any changes in service areas and associated charges. Failure to comply with these regulations can result in various consequences. For example, if a telecommunications provider does not update its billing systems to reflect the new zones and charges, they could be subject to penalties. The specific penalties are not detailed in the Regulations but typically could include fines or other administrative sanctions under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1961. Additionally, non-compliance could lead to customer dissatisfaction and potential legal action from affected parties.

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