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

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1973 No. 226

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 twenty-second day of November, 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 26 November 1973.

Second Schedule.

2. The Second Schedule to the Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations is amended as set out in Schedule 1 to these Regulations.

Third Schedule.

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

SCHEDULE 1 Regulation 2

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

1. Insert in column 4 of item 115 of Part I, after “ Ungarie ”, “ Weelong ”.

2. Insert in column 3 of item 184 of Part I, after “ Craigleigh ”, “ Diamond Swamp ”.

3. Omit from column 3 of item 214 of Part I “ Woodview ”.

4. Insert in column 4 of item 615 of Part I, after “ Bedgerebong ”, “ Burcher ”.

5. Omit from column 3 of item 120 of Part II “ Bonnie Brae ”.

6. Insert in column 4 of item 65 of Part III, after “ Caboolture ”, “ Redcliffe Tangalooma ”.

7. Insert in column 3 of item 184 of Part III, after “ Boyne Island ”, “ Curtis ”.

8. Insert in column 3 of item 289 of Part III, after “ Mackay ”, “ Padget ”.

9. Insert in column 3 of item 356 of Part III, after “ Montville ”, “ Mooloolaba ”.

10. Insert in column 4 of item 373 of Part III, after “ Cleveland ”, “ Russell Island ”.

11. Insert in column 4 of item 395 of Part III, before “ Brisbane ”, “ Bribie Island ”.

12. Insert in column 4 of item 407 of Part III, after “ Dunwich ”, “ Ormeau ”.

* Notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 23 November 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, 145, 150, 156, 181 and 207.

Schedule 1—continued

13. Insert in column 4 of item 434 of Part III, “ Bribie Island ”.

14. Omit from column 3 of item 156 of Part IV “ Puralka ”.

15. Omit item 89 of Part V.

16. Item 100 of Part V—

(a) omit from column 4 “ Kendenup ”; and

(b) insert in column 4, after “ Tambellup ”, “ Tenterden ”.

17. Item 122 of Part V—

(a) omit from column 4 “ Collanilling ”; and

(b) insert in column 4, after “ Moulyinning ”, “ Wagin ”.

18. Item 170 of Part V—

(a) omit from column 4 “ Kendenup ”; and

(b) insert in column 4, after “ Rocky Gully ”, “ Tenterden ”.

19. Omit item 202 of Part V.

20. Item 270 of Part V—

(a) omit from column 3 “ Manurup ”, substitute “ Kendenup ”;

(b) omit from column 4 “ Kendenup ”; and

(c) insert in column 4, after “ Porongurup ”, “ Tenterden ”.

21. Item 328 of Part V—

(a) omit from column 4 “ Kendenup ”; and

(b) insert in column 4, after “ Rocky Gully ”, “ Tenterden ”.

22. Item 352 of Part V—

(a) omit from column 4 “ Kendenup ”; and

(b) insert in column 4, after “ Perillup ”, “ Tenterden ”.

23. After item 374 of Part V insert the following item—

“ 374a

Tenterden.................

Tenterden

Cranbrook

 

 

Tenterden West

Hartville

 

 

 

Mount Barker

 

 

 

Perillup

 

 

 

Rocky Gully

 

 

 

Woogenilup ”.

24. Item 386 of Part V—

(a) insert in column 3, before “ Wagin ”, “ Collanilling ”; and

(b) insert in column 4, after “ Congee ”, “ Dongolocking ”.

25. Item 414 of Part V—

(a) omit from column 4 “ Kendenup ”; and

(b) insert in column 4, after “ Porongurup ”, “ Tenterden ”.

26. Omit from column 3 of item 10 of Part VI “ Tewkesbury ”.

27. Omit from column 3 of item 55 of Part VI “ Gormanston ”.

SCHEDULE 2 Regulation 3

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

1. Item 1 of Part V—

(a) omit from column 3 “ Kendenup ”; and

(b) insert in column 3, after “ Rocky Gully ”, “ Tenterden ”.

2. Omit from column 3 of item 23 of Part V “ Collanilling ”.

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1973 No. 226, made under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1971, amends the existing Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations. These regulations were enacted to address the need for updating the charging zones and districts for telephone services across various regions in Australia. The Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1971 provides the legislative framework for the administration and regulation of postal and telegraph services, including telephone services, in Australia. The objective of these amendments is to refine the geographic demarcation of charging zones and districts, ensuring more accurate and efficient allocation of telephone services. The regulations were made by the Governor-General of Australia, acting on the advice of the Executive Council, and came into operation on 26 November 1973. These amendments involve specific changes to the Second and Third Schedules of the existing regulations, including the addition, omission, and substitution of various localities within the charging zones and districts. The changes are designed to better reflect the current service areas and to streamline the administration of telephone services across the country. By making these amendments, the legislation aims to ensure that the telephone service provision remains effective and aligned with the evolving needs of the communities it serves.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules 1973 No. 226, made under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1971, amend the Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations. These Regulations came into effect on 26 November 1973 and adjust the Second and Third Schedules to the existing Regulations, modifying the charging zones and districts for telephone services across various locations. The changes include the addition, omission, or substitution of certain localities within the specified parts of the schedules, reflecting updates in geographical areas relevant to telephone service charges. This legislation applies to all entities and individuals involved in the provision of telephone services within the amended zones and districts, thereby impacting the telecommunications industry and consumers within these areas. The jurisdictional reach of these Regulations is nationwide, as they pertain to the entire Commonwealth of Australia. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within these Regulations; however, they do extend or restrict application through the specified amendments to the Second and Third Schedules.

Key Provisions

The Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1971, specifically Statutory Rules 1973 No. 226, make amendments to the Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations. These Regulations, which come into operation on 26 November 1973, revise the Second Schedule (Schedule 1) and the Third Schedule (Schedule 2) of the aforementioned Regulations. The amendments include adding new entries, omitting certain entries, and substituting specific terms within the charging zones and districts. These Regulations impose obligations on telecommunications service providers to ensure that the updated charging zones and districts are correctly applied in their billing practices. The changes necessitate that service providers adjust their systems to reflect the new amendments, including updating their databases and ensuring that customers are charged appropriately based on the new zones and districts. Failure to comply with these Regulations may result in civil or criminal consequences. While the specific penalties are not detailed within the text, breaches of regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1971 can generally lead to enforcement actions by the relevant authorities, including fines and other penalties as prescribed by law. The exact nature and severity of these penalties would depend on the specific circumstances of the breach and any applicable laws at the time.

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