Statutory Rules
1973 No. 150
REGULATIONS UNDER THE POST AND TELEGRAPH ACT 1901-1971.*
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 1901-1971.
Dated this second day of August, 1973.
PAUL HASLUCK
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
LIONEL BOWEN
Postmaster-General.
Amendments of the Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations†
Commencement.
1. These Regulations shall come into operation on 23rd July, 1973.
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.
SCHEDULE Regulation 2
Amendments of the Second Schedule to the Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations
1. Insert in column 3 of item 46 of Part I, after “Bendemeer”, “Watsons Creek”.
2. Insert in column 4 of item 517 of Part I, after “Stuart’s Point”, “Toorooka”.
3. Omit from column 3 of item 528 of Part I “Allworth”.
4. Insert in column 4 of item 567 of Part I, after “Lower Creek”, “Smithtown”.
5. Omit from column 3 of item 22 of Part II
“Paradise
Rostron
Tottington
Winjallok”.
6. Omit from column 3 of item 132 of Part II “Fosterville”.
7. Omit from column 3 of item 275 of Part II “Neilborough”.
8. Omit from column 3 of item 53 of Part III “Camel Well”.
9. Omit from column 3 of item 229 of Part IV “Ashbourne” and “Prospect Hill”.
10. Omit from column 3 of item 419 of Part V “Benjabbering”, substitute “Benjaberring”.
* Notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 9 August 1973.
† Statutory Rules 1972, No. 38, as amended by Statutory Rules 1972, Nos. 71, 88, 122, 143, 153, 177 and 191; and 1973, Nos. 16, 49, 65, 83, 109 and 145.
Overview
Statutory Rules 1973 No. 150, enacted under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1971, addresses the need to update and refine the charging zones and districts for telephone services across Australia. This legislative instrument, made by the Governor-General with the advice of the Executive Council, aims to ensure that the charging regulations for telephone services are accurately and comprehensively updated to reflect changes in geographical and demographic factors. The Regulations, which came into operation on 23 July 1973, were designed to align with the broader policy objectives of the Post and Telegraph Act, ensuring efficient and fair management of telecommunications infrastructure and services across the nation.
Scope and Application
The Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1971, as amended by Statutory Rules 1973 No. 150, pertains to the administration and regulation of postal and telecommunications services within Australia. These Regulations, made under the authority of the Governor-General, modify the Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations by adjusting the geographical demarcations of charging zones and districts for telecommunications services. The changes, effective from 23rd July 1973, include the addition and removal of specific localities within the charging zones and districts, thereby affecting the way telecommunications services are billed and managed across these areas. The application of these Regulations is confined to the Commonwealth of Australia, governing entities involved in telecommunications within the specified charging zones and districts, and they do not extend beyond the adjustments outlined in the Second Schedule. There are no explicit exclusions or thresholds mentioned in these Regulations, and they operate as a direct amendment to the existing framework without further extensions or restrictions through subordinate instruments.
Key Provisions
The Statutory Rules 1973 No. 150, made under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1971, amend the existing Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations. These Regulations, which came into effect on 23 July 1973, modify the Second Schedule of the aforementioned regulations. The amendments primarily involve the addition and removal of specific locations within the charging zones and districts to better reflect current geographical and administrative boundaries. For instance, 'Watsons Creek' is added to item 46 in Part I, while 'Allworth' is omitted from item 528 in the same part (Schedule, items 1 and 3). Similarly, several locations such as 'Stuart's Point', 'Toorooka', 'Smithtown', and others are added or omitted across various parts of the schedule (Schedule, items 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10).
These amendments impose specific obligations on the relevant parties to ensure that the updated charging zones and districts are accurately reflected in their operations. The updated schedule must be adhered to in the billing and service provision processes to avoid discrepancies and ensure compliance with the legislative requirements. Entities such as telecommunications providers must ensure their internal systems and databases are updated to reflect these changes, thereby aligning their practices with the statutory requirements.
Breaches of these regulations could result in civil or administrative penalties, although the specific penalties are not detailed within the statutory rules. The failure to comply with these updated charging zones and districts could lead to disputes over billing accuracy and service provision, potentially impacting consumer satisfaction and regulatory compliance. The updated zones and districts are crucial for maintaining equitable and transparent telecommunications services across the affected regions.