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

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1974 No. 30

REGULATIONS UNDER THE POST AND TELEGRAPH ACT 1901-1973.*

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 1901-1973.

Dated this fourteenth day of March, 1974.

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 25 March 1974.

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 3 of item 500 of Part I, after “ Rockley ”, “ Triangle Flat ”.

2. Item 93 of Part II:

(a.) omit from column 3 “ Bullarto South ”;

(b) omit from column 3 “ Lyonville ”; and

(c) insert in column 3, before “ Daylesford ”, “ Bullarto ”.

* Notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 19 March 1974.

† Statutory Rules 1972, No. 38, as amended by Statutory Rules 1972, Nos. 71, 88, 122, 143, 153 177 and 191; 1973, Nos. 16, 49, 65, 83, 109, 145, 150, 156, 181, 207, 226 and 279; and 1974, No. 23.


Schedule 1—continued

3. Item 332 of Part II:

(a) omit from column 3 “ Boolarang South ”; and

(b) insert in column 3, before “ Toora ”, “ Boolarang ”.

4. Omit from column 3 of item 356 of Part II “ Dennington ”.

5. Omit from column 3 of item 381 of Part II “ Kanumbra ”.

6. Insert in column 4 of item 301 of Part III, after “ Kunwarara ”, “ Mount Gardiner ”.

7. After item 333 of Part III, insert the following item:—

333a

Mount Gardiner

Mount Gardiner

Marlborough

Ogmore ”.

8. Insert in column 4 of item 366 of Part III, after “ Marlborough ”, “ Mount Gardiner ”.

9. Omit from column 4 of item 374 of Part III “ Whumbal ”.

10. Omit item 478 of Part III.

11. Omit from column 3 of item 90 of Part V “ Allanson ”.

12. Omit from column 3 of item 120 of Part V “ Dinninup North ”.

13. Item 244 of Part V:

(a) omit from column 3 “ Lower Kalgan ”;

(b) omit from column 3 “ Upper Kalgan ”; and

(c) insert in column 3, before “ Manypeaks ”, “ Kalgan ”.

14. Omit from column 3 of item 339 of Part V “ Yellanup ”.

15. Omit from column 4 of item 353 of Part V “ Sherlock Station ”, substitute “ Sherlock ”.

16. Item 362 of Part V:

(a) omit from column 2 “ Sherlock Station ”, substitute “ Sherlock ”; and

(b) omit from column 3 “ Sherlock Station ”, substitute “ Sherlock ”.

17. Omit from column 4 of item 400 of Part V “ Sherlock Station ”, substitute “ Sherlock ”.

SCHEDULE 2 Regulation 3

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

1. Omit from column 3 of item 7 of Part III “ Whumbal ”.

2. Insert in column 3 of item 30 of Part III, after “ Marlborough ”, “ Mount Gardiner ”.

3. Omit from column 3 of item 22 of Part V “ Sherlock Station ”, substitute “ Sherlock ”.

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1974 No. 30 are regulations made under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1973, enacted to provide more precise definitions and adjustments to the charging zones and districts for telephone services. The regulations were issued by the Governor-General of Australia, Paul Hasluck, on the advice of the Executive Council, and they came into effect on 25 March 1974. The objective of these amendments is to refine and update the geographical areas designated for telephone charging purposes, ensuring that the regulations align with current postal and telecommunications needs. The regulations amend the Second and Third Schedules of the existing Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations, adjusting various localities and districts to improve the accuracy and relevance of the charging zones.

Scope and Application

These Regulations, made under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1973, are intended to amend the existing Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations. They came into effect on 25 March 1974, as declared in the regulations, and primarily focus on updating geographical references within charging zones and districts to reflect changes in the locations and names of areas served by the postal and telecommunications services. The amendments involve the insertion and deletion of specific place names to ensure accurate and current demarcation of zones and districts. This regulation applies to the Commonwealth of Australia, and it affects the telecommunications industry by adjusting the boundaries and names of charging zones and districts, which are critical for billing and service delivery purposes. The changes are comprehensive, affecting various parts of the Second and Third Schedules to the existing regulations, thereby ensuring that the geographical references are kept up-to-date with any local name changes or reclassifications.

Key Provisions

The primary operative sections of these Regulations, which amend the existing Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations, are found in Schedules 1 and 2. Specifically, Regulation 2 amends the Second Schedule (Part I, II, III, and V) by making several insertions and omissions, and Regulation 3 amends the Third Schedule (Part III and V) in a similar manner. These amendments primarily involve the addition of new locations to charging zones and districts or the removal of existing ones, as well as the substitution of certain names. For instance, Regulation 2(1) inserts "Triangle Flat" after "Rockley" in column 3 of item 500 of Part I of the Second Schedule. The Regulations impose obligations and requirements on parties and entities governed by them, particularly those involved in telecommunications services and charging districts. For example, telecommunications providers must ensure that their billing practices comply with the updated charging zones and districts as outlined in the amended schedules. Similarly, consumers and businesses within these newly defined zones must be informed of any changes to their billing rates or zones. The Regulations necessitate that all relevant documentation, including customer billing statements and public notices, reflect the updated charging zones and districts accurately and promptly. Breaches of these Regulations can lead to various consequences, including administrative actions, fines, or legal proceedings. While the specific penalties are not detailed within the text of these Regulations, breaches of telecommunications regulations in Australia can typically result in substantial fines under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and other relevant legislation. For instance, misleading or deceptive conduct regarding billing information could attract penalties of up to $1.1 million for corporations and $220,000 for individuals, depending on the severity and intent of the breach. Additionally, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) can take enforcement actions against non-compliance, which may include issuing compliance notices, conducting investigations, or seeking court orders to rectify the breach.

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