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

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STATUTORY RULES

1970 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 twelfth day of May, 1970.

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-fifth day of May, 1970.

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.

THE SCHEDULES

FIRST SCHEDULE  Regulation 2.

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

1. Omit item 10 of Part I., insert the following item:—

“10

Annalara.......

Annalara......................

Werunda”.

2. Insert in column 3 of item 163 of Part I., before “Cootah”, “Binnia”.

3. Item 172 of Part I.—

(a) insert in column 3, after “Copeton Dam”, “Keera”; and

(b) insert in column 4, after “Inverell”, “Upper Horton”.

4. Insert in column 4 of item 215 of Part I., before “Hunter Springs”, “Glen Dhu”.

5. After item 247 of Part I., insert the following item:—

“247a

Glen Dhu......

Glen Dhu......................

Ellerston

 

 

 

Murrurundi

 

 

 

Willow Tree”.

6. Omit from column 3 of item 342 of Part I. “Coombell”, “Mongogarie” and “Upper Mongogarie”.

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* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on                                             1970.

† Statutory Rules 1969, No. 1, as amended by Statutory Rules 1569, Nos. 27, 49, 63, 81. 102, 103, 143, 161, 181 and 190; and 1970, Nos. 10 and

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FIRST SCHEDULE—continued

7. Insert in column 4 of item 420 of Part I., after “Ellerston”, “Glen Dhu”.

8. Omit from column 3 of item 485 of Part I. “Maudville”.

9. Insert in column 4 of item 579 of Part I., after “Caroda”, “Copeton Dans”.

10. Omit from column 4 of item 615 of Part I. “Annalera”, insert “Annalara”.

11. Insert in column 4 of item 625 of Part I., after “Bunnan”, “Glen Dhu”.

12. Omit from column 3 of item 637 of Part I. “Bora Ridge”, “Codrington” and “Tuckurimba”.

13. Omit from column 3 of item 17 of Part III. “Woopen Creek”.

14. Omit from column 3 of item 63 of Part III. “Woorim”.

15. Omit from column 3 of item 79 of Part III. “Palm Cove”.

16. Omit from column 3 of item 157 of Part III, “Lakeland Downs”, insert “Lakeland”.

17. Omit from column 3 of item 227 of Part III. “Flying Fish Point”.

18. Omit from column 3 of item 81 of Part IV. “Tooperang”.

19. Insert in column 3 of item 269 of Part IV., after “Sellicks”. “Tooperang”.

20. Omit from column 3 of item 12 of Part V. “Dellyanine” and “Minding”.

21  Omit from column 3 of item 113 of Part V. “Irwin”.

22. Item 153A of Part V.—

(a) insert in column 4, before “Mingenew”, “Gutha”; and

(b) insert in column 4, after “Mingenew”, “Morawa”.

23. Insert in column 4 of item 168 of Part V., before “Mullewa”, “Mendel”.

24. Insert in column 4 of item 237 of Part V., before “Mullewa”, “Indarra”.

25. Omit from column 4 of item 250 of Part V. “Merkanooka.”

26. Insert in column 4 of item 275A of Part V., after “Dongarra”, “Guranu”.

27. Omit from column 3 of item 304 of Part V. “Caron”.

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SECOND SCHEDULE  Regulation 3.

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

1. Omit from column 3 of item 10 of Part I. “Annalera”, insert “Annalara”.

2. Insert in column 3 of item 39 of Part I., after “Ellerston”, “Glen Dhu”.

3. Omit from column 3 of item 16 of Part V. “Merkanooka”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Overview

The Statutory Rules 1970 No. ___ under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1968 were enacted to provide regulatory amendments to the existing Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations. These regulations, promulgated by the Governor-General in accordance with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, aimed to refine the delineation of telephone charging zones and districts across Australia. The purpose was to ensure that the classification and charging structures for telecommunications services were accurately and efficiently updated to reflect changes in population and service usage. The commencement date of these regulations was set for 25 May 1970, ensuring that the amendments would take effect on a specified date. The detailed adjustments in the schedules focus on specific amendments to the Second and Third Schedules, making precise alterations to the lists of zones and districts, which include the addition, omission, and correction of various localities.

Scope and Application

The Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1968 apply to the Commonwealth of Australia, providing a framework for the amendment of the Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations. These Regulations affect entities and individuals involved in telecommunications services across various regions, aiming to adjust the charging zones and districts. The changes outlined in the Regulations include the addition of new districts, the omission of existing ones, and the alteration of certain district names to ensure clarity and accuracy in the telecommunications service area demarcation. These amendments are designed to better align the regulatory framework with the evolving telecommunications landscape. The Regulations come into operation on the twenty-fifth day of May, 1970, and their scope is limited to the modifications detailed in the First and Second Schedules. No explicit exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds are mentioned in the text, but the application of these Regulations can be further extended or restricted through subordinate instruments as needed.

Key Provisions

These Regulations, under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1968, come into operation on the twenty-fifth day of May, 1970. They amend the existing Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations by modifying the Second and Third Schedules. The changes include omitting and inserting new entries to update the list of charging zones and districts across various parts of Australia. For instance, new entries are added for locations like Annalara and Glen Dhu, while others like Woopen Creek and Tooperang are removed. The amendments also correct typographical errors, such as changing "Annalera" to "Annalara" and "Annalera" to "Annalara". The obligations imposed by these Regulations primarily concern the updating and maintenance of accurate and current charging zones and districts for telephone services. Service providers must ensure that their billing systems and customer communications reflect these changes to avoid confusion and billing errors. This includes updating their internal records and any public-facing documentation to accurately represent the new charging zones and districts as defined in the amended schedules. Breaches of these Regulations could potentially lead to civil consequences for service providers, including fines or penalties for incorrect billing. While the specific penalties are not detailed in the provided text, it is reasonable to infer that any failure to comply with these updated charging zones and districts could result in financial penalties. Additionally, continued non-compliance could lead to further enforcement actions, such as legal proceedings or additional fines, as mandated by the overarching Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1968.

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