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

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STATUTORY RULES

1967 No.

 

REGULATIONS UNDER THE POST AND TELEGRAPH ACT 1901-1966.*

I, THE Administrator of the Government the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901–1966.

Dated this fourth day of May, 1967.

EDRIC BASTYAN

Administrator

By His Excellencys Command,

Postmaster-General.

 

Amendments of the Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations†

Commencement.

1. These Regulations shall come into operation on the twenty-second day of May, 1967.

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 item 65 of Part I.

2. Omit from column 4 of item 79 of Part I., Bombay.

3. Omit from column 4 of item 96 of Part I., Bombay.

4. Omit from column 4 of item 117 of Part I., Bombay.

5. Omit from column 4 of item 221 of Part I., Bombay.

6. Omit from column 4 of item 260 of Part I., Bombay.

7. Omit from column 3 of item 303 of Part I., Upsalls Creek.

8. Omit from column 3 of item 353 of Part I., Amaroo.

9. Omit from column 3 of item 354 of Part I., Baldwin.

10. Omit from column 3 of item 428 of Part I., “Dalmorton.

11. Omit from column 4 of item 462 of Part I., Bombay.

12. Omit from column 4 of item 497 of Part I., “Eulabong West, insert Euabalong West”.

 

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1967.

† Statutory Rules 1965, No. 35, its amended to date. For previous amendments to the Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations, see footnote to Statutory Rules 1967, No 10, and see also Statutory Rules 1967, .Nos. 10, 27 and

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THE SCHEDULES—continued

First Schedule—continued

13. Omit from column 4 of item 502 of Part I., Bombay.

14. Omit from column 3 of item 514 of Part I., Brooman.

15. Omit from column 3 of item 622 of Part I., Humanton.

16. Insert in column 4 of item 24 of Part II., after Emu, Logan.

17. Insert in column 4 of item 193 of Part II., after Bealiba, Beazleys Bridge.

18. Omit from column 3 of item 51 of Part III., North Dulacca.

19. Omit from column 3 of item 129 of Part III., Dalveen.

20. Omit from column 3 of item 214 of Part III., Munbilla.

21. Omit from column 3 of item 271 of Part III., Plainland.

22. Insert in column 3 of item 328 of Part III., before Mount Fox, Michael Creek.

23. Insert in column 4 of item 30 of Part V., after Korbel, Muntadgin East.

24. Omit from column 3 of item 83 of Part V., Lyalls Mill.

25. Omit from column 3 of item 154 of Part V., Mornington Mills.

26. Insert in column 4 of item 207 of Part V., after Perenjori, Perenjori East.

27. Insert in column 4 of item 216 of Part V., after Coorow, Wubin West.

28. After item 255 of Part V., insert the following item:—

255a

Muntadgin East....

Muntadgin East

Belka East

Narembeen

Walgoolun South.

29. Insert in column 4 of item 262 of Part V., after Mount Walker South, Muntadgin East.

30. Insert in column 4 of item 290 of Part V., after Morawa, Perenjori East.

31. After item 290 of Part V., insert the following item:—

“290a

Perenjori East......

Perenjori East

Latham

Perenjori”.

32. Insert in column 4 of item 346 of Part V., after Merredin, Muntadgin East.

33. Insert in column 4 of item 369 of Part V., after Maya, Marchagee.

 

SECOND SCHEDULE Regulation 3.

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

1. Item 19 of Part I.—

(a) insert in column 3, after Finley, Jerilderie;

(b) insert in column 3, after Jimaringle, Logie Brae; and

(c) insert in column 4, after Swan Hill, Wagga Wagga.

2. Omit from column 3 of item 24 of Part I., Bombay.

3. Omit from column 3 of item 41 of Part I., Jerilderie and Logie Brae.

4. Insert in column 4 of item 54 of Part I., after Albury, Deniliquin.

5. Insert in column 3 of item 11 of Part IV., before Beltana, Andamooka.

6. Omit from column 3 of item 21 of Part IV., Andamooka.

7. Insert in column 3 of item 3 of Part V., after Mount Walker South, Muntadgin East.

8. Insert in column 3 of item 16 of Part V., after Perenjori, Perenjori East.

 

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

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1967 No. Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901–1966 were enacted by the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council. These Regulations were made to amend the Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations, primarily to adjust the geographical areas designated for different telephone charging zones and districts across Australia. The objective of these amendments was to ensure that the charging zones and districts were accurately and efficiently reflecting the current geographical and infrastructural layout of the country's telecommunications network. These Regulations came into operation on 22 May 1967, aligning with the need for updated and precise administrative frameworks in the rapidly evolving field of telecommunications.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules 1967 No. 60, made under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901–1966, amend the existing Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations. These amendments primarily affect the delineation of charging zones and districts across various regions in Australia. The regulations apply to the entities and individuals operating within the telecommunications sector, particularly those involved in the provision of telephone services, including local exchanges and service providers. Geographically, the regulations cover multiple states and territories across Australia, thereby ensuring a national application. The changes include the removal of specific locations from certain charging districts and zones, as well as the addition of new locations to these areas. The specified amendments are detailed in the schedules to these regulations, with the changes coming into effect on 22 May 1967. The scope of these regulations extends to modifying existing entries and adding new ones, which are set out in the First and Second Schedules of the statutory rules. The regulations do not explicitly state any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds, but they do specify the particular localities affected by these amendments, thereby directly influencing the operational parameters of telecommunications services across the designated areas.

Key Provisions

These regulations, made under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901–1966, commence on the twenty-second day of May 1967. They amend the existing Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations, as outlined in the schedules attached to these regulations. The amendments primarily involve the removal of certain localities from the charging zones and districts listed in the schedules, as well as the insertion of new localities into these lists. Specifically, localities such as "Bombay", "Upsall’s Creek", "Amaroo", and "Baldwin" are omitted from various columns in the First Schedule, while new localities like "Logan", "Beazley’s Bridge", and "Michael Creek" are added. The obligations imposed by these regulations on the relevant parties, primarily telecommunications service providers, involve ensuring that the amendments to the charging zones and districts are accurately reflected in their billing and service provision practices. This includes updating internal records, databases, and customer communications to reflect the new zones and districts. Service providers must ensure that customers are billed according to the correct charging zones and districts as per the updated schedules. Failure to comply with these regulations may result in various consequences. While the regulations themselves do not explicitly state penalties for non-compliance, breaches of telecommunications regulations generally can lead to enforcement actions by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). Potential consequences include fines, corrective actions, and, in severe cases, suspension or revocation of service licenses. The specific penalties would be determined based on the nature and severity of the breach, as well as any relevant provisions in broader telecommunications legislation.

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