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

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STATUTORY RULES

 

1966 No. 68.

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REGULATIONS UNDER THE POST AND TELEGRAPH ACT 1901-1965.*

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 1901-1965.

Dated this third day of March, 1966.

 

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 fourteenth day of March, 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. Omit from column 3 of item 158 of Part I., “Brawlin”.

2. Omit from column 3 of item 296 of Part I., “Orama”.

3. Omit from column 3 of item 594 of Part I., “Pitt Town”.

4. Omit from column 3 of item 9 of Part II., “Armstrong’s”.

5. Omit from column 3 of item 63 of Part II., “Yaapeen”.

6. Omit from column 3 of item 182 of Part II., “Joel South”.

7. Omit from column 3 of item 226 of Part II., “Oxley”.

8. Omit from column 3 of item 271 of Part II. “Somers”.

9. Omit from column 3 of item 315 of Part II. “Archerton”.

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* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 11 March, 1966.

† Statutory Rules 1965, No. 35, as amended by Statutory Rules 1965, Nos. 93, 115, 145, 173 and 177; and 1966, No. 2.

512/66.—Price 6d.(5c)  9/27.1.1966


THE SCHEDULES—continued.

FIRST SCHEDULE—continued.

10. Omit from column 3 of item 354 of Part II., “Kirkstall”.

11. Omit item 87 of Part III.

12. Omit from column 4 of item 130 of Part III., “Camboon”.

13. Omit from column 3 of item 182 of Part III., “Nantglyn”.

14. Omit from column 3 of item 195 of Part III., “Yalangur”.

15. Omit from column 3 of item 331 of Part III., “Butlerville”.

16. Omit from column 3 of item 381 of Part III., “Broxburn”.

17. Omit from column 4 of item 446 of Part III., “Camboon”.

18. Omit item 8 of Part IV.

19. Omit from column 4 of item 52 of Part IV., “Ashville”.

20. Insert in column 4 of item 73 of Part IV., after “Robertstown”, “Stonefield”.

21. Omit from column 4 of item 143 of Part IV., “Ashville”.

22. Omit from column 4 of item 144 of Part IV., “Ashville”.

23. Insert in column 3 of item 154 of Part IV., before “Kepa”, “Burdett”.

24. Omit from column 4 of item 165 of Part IV., “Ashville”.

25. Omit from column 4 of item 171 of Part IV., “Ashville”.

26. Insert in column 4 of item 233 of Part IV., before “Sedan”, “Eudunda”.

27. Omit from column 4 of item 237 of Part IV., “Ashville”.

28. Insert in column 3 of item 5 of Part V., after “Aldersyde”, “Kweda”.

29. Omit from column 3 of item 384 of Part V., “Astington”.

30. Insert in column 4 of item 6 of Part VI., after “Gretna”, “Hermitage”.

31. After item 32 of Part VI., insert the following item:—

“32a....

Hermitage...

Hermitage....

Bothwell Miena Ouse”.

32. Insert in column 4 of item 48 of Part VI., “Hermitage”.

33. Insert in column 4 of item 56 of Part VI., after “Gretna”, “Hermitage”.

34. Insert in column 3 of item 1 of Part VII., after “Weetangera”, “Woden”.

35. Omit from column 4 of item 24 of Part VIII., “Newcastle Waters”, insert “Elliott”.

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SECOND SCHEDULE

Regulation 3.

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

1. Omit from column 3 of item 2 of Part III., “Camboon”.

2. Omit from column 3 of item 25 of Part IV., “Ashville”.

3. Insert in column 3 of item 9 of Part VI., after “Dunalley”, “Hermitage”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.

Overview

Statutory Rules 1966 No. 68, Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1965, were enacted by the Governor-General on advice from the Federal Executive Council. These regulations address the need for adjustments in the telephone charging zones and districts across various regions in Australia. The regulations modify existing schedules to the Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations by omitting certain localities and inserting new ones, aiming to streamline and update the administrative framework for telephone services. The amendments were made to reflect changes in the telecommunications infrastructure and to ensure that the charging zones and districts accurately correspond with the current service provision areas. These regulations came into operation on 14 March 1966, marking the commencement of the updated framework.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules 1966 No. 68, made under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1965, amends the Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations to adjust the charging zones and districts for telephone services across Australia. These regulations apply to all telecommunications entities and services provided within the Commonwealth, encompassing both urban and rural areas. The amendments in the First Schedule modify the geographical allocations of specific locations, such as removing certain towns from existing charging zones or districts and adding new entries, while the Second Schedule similarly adjusts entries in the second part of the regulations. The changes include omitting specific localities and adding new ones to ensure accurate and updated charging zone demarcations. This legislative instrument ensures that the telecommunications infrastructure and services provided across Australia are subject to precise and current regulatory oversight.

Key Provisions

The Statutory Rules 1966 No. 68, made under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1965, primarily amend the existing regulations concerning telephone charging zones and districts. These regulations, which come into effect on 14 March 1966, modify the First Schedule (Regulation 2) and the Second Schedule (Regulation 3) of the Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations. The changes involve the removal of certain localities from various columns of Parts I to VIII of the First Schedule, as well as the insertion of new localities and amendments to existing entries in both schedules. These amendments impose specific obligations on the entities governed by these regulations, primarily involving the telecommunications sector. The changes necessitate updates to the administrative records and possibly the billing systems to reflect the new geographical allocations for telephone charging zones and districts. This ensures that the correct charges are applied to calls made from or to the affected localities, in compliance with the updated regulatory framework. Non-compliance with these regulations could potentially lead to inaccuracies in billing, which may result in disputes or legal challenges from customers. While the specific penalties for breaches are not detailed in the provided text, under the overarching Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1965, penalties for non-compliance with postal and telecommunications regulations can include fines and other civil or administrative actions. The exact penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, as well as any additional provisions specified in the primary Act or other related legislation.

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