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

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STATUTORY RULES

1966 No. 94

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REGULATIONS UNDER THE POST AND TELEGRAPH ACT

1901-1966.*

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 1901-1966.

Dated this sixth day of June, 1966.

Casey

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 thirteenth day of June, 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.

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THE SCHEDULES

FIRST SCHEDULE

Regulation 2.

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

1. Insert in column 4 of item 29 of Part I., after “Bowral”, “Murrimba”.

2. Insert in column 4 of item 77 of Part I., after “Bundanoon”, “Murrimba”.

3. Insert in column 4 of item 92 of Part I., after “Marulan”, Murrimba”.

4. Omit from column 4 of item 95 of Part I., “Rowan”.

5. Insert in column 4 of item 198 of Part I., after “Darlington Point”, “Gala Vale”.

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* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on                                              ,1966.

† Statutory Rules 1965, No. 35, as amended by Statutory Rules 1965, Nos. 93, 115, 145, 173 and 77; and 1966, Nos. 2, 68, 78 and 81.

48/22/66.—PRICE 8c (9d.) 9/4.5.1966


First Schedule—continued

6. Item 201 of Part I.—

(a) omit from column 3 “Rocky Creek”; and

(b) insert in column 4, after “Glen Innes”, “Rocky Creek”.

7. Insert in column 4 of item 216 of Part I., after “Bundure”, “Egansford”.

8. Insert in column 4 of item 359 of Part I., after “Goulburn”, “Murrimba”.

9. Insert in column 4 of item 366 of Part I. “Tolarno”.

10. After item 397 of Part I., insert the following item:—

“397a

Murrimba....

Murrimba

Barrallier

 

 

 

Bowral

 

 

 

Bundanoon

 

 

 

Marulan

 

 

 

Taralga”.

11. After item 466 of Part I., insert the following item:—

“467

Rocky Creek..

Rocky Creek

 Emmaville

 

 

 

 Stannum”.

12. Item 472 of Part I.—

(a) insert in column 3, before “Ercildoune”, “Argoon”; and

(b) omit from column 4, “Bundure”.

13. Insert in column 4 of item 488 of Part I., after “Emmaville”, “Rocky Creek”.

14. Insert in column 3 of item 494 of Part I., after “Cooranbong”, “Freeman’s Waterholes”.

15. Insert in column 4 of item 503 of Part I., after “Marulan”, “Murrimba”.

16. Omit from column 3 of item 509 of Part I. “Upper Cooperabung”.

17. After item 524 of Part I., insert the following item:—

“524a

Tolarno.....

Tolarno

Menindee”.

18. Omit from column 3 of item 546 of Part I. “Gulf Creek”.

19. Insert in column 4 of item 601 of Part I., after “Golspie”, “Murrimba”.

20. Insert in column 3 of item 95 of Part II., after “Dandenong”, “Dandenong North”.

21. Omit from column 3 of item 178 of Part II. “Hawkinston”.

22. Omit from column 3 of item 306 of Part II. “Morgiana”.

23. After item 93 of Part III., insert the following item:—

“93a

Cape Capricorn

Cape Capricorn

 

 

 

Monte Christo

 

 

 

Spadeley”.

 

24. Omit from column 3 of item 178 of Part III. “Upper Freestone”.

25. Omit from column 3 of item 195 of Part III. “Kleinton”.

26. Omit from column 3 of item 210 of Part III. “Corella” and “Mary’s Creek”.

27. Omit from column 3 of item 266 of Part III. “Mannuem Creek”.

28. Insert in column 4 of item 342 of Part III., after “Hodgson”, “Roma”.

29. Insert in column 4 of item 403 of Part III., after “Hodgson”, “Muckadilla”.

30. Omit from column 3 of item 406 of Part III. “Walloon”.

31. Omit item 414 of Part III.

32. Omit item 41 of Part IV.

33. Omit from column 4 of item 248 of Part IV. “Cape Borda”.

34. Insert in column 4 of item 40 of Part V., after “Campion”, “Walgoolan North”.

35. Insert in column 4 of item 65 of Part V., after “Merredin”, “Walgoolan North”.

36. Insert in column 4 of item 73 of Part V., after “Mukinbudin”, “Walgoolan North”.

37. Insert in column 4 of item 142 of Part V., after “Merredin”, “Walgoolan North”.

38. Insert in column 4 of item 146 of Part V., before “Kojaneerup”, “Gnowellen”.


First Schedule—continued

39. After item 345 of Part V., insert the following item:—

“345a

Walgoolan North.....

Walgoolan North

Boodarockin

 

 

 

Burracoppin

 

 

 

Campion

 

 

 

Goomarin

 

 

 

Westonia”.

40. Insert in column 4 of item 351 of Part V., after “Goomarin”, “Walgoolan North”.

41. Insert in column 3 of item 29 of Part VI., before “George Town”, “Beechford”.

42. Omit from column 3 of item 1 of Part VII., “Weetangera”, insert “Weetangerra”.

SECOND SCHEDULE

Regulation 3.

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

1. Insert in column 3 of item 9 of Part I., after “Bundanoon”, “Murrimba”.

2. Insert in column 3 of item 10 of Part I., after “The Selection”, “Tolarno”.

3. Insert in column 3 of item 22 of Part I., after “Pinkett”, “Rocky Creek”.

4. Item 30 of Part III.—

(a) insert in column 3, after “Byfield”, “Cape Capricorn”; and

(b) omit from column 3 “Sea Hill”.

5. Omit from column 3 of item 13 of Part IV. “Cape Borda”.

6. Insert in column 3 of item 14 of Part V., after “Southern Cross”, “Walgoolan North”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1966 No. 94, titled "Regulations Under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1966," were enacted to make amendments to the existing telephone charging regulations. These regulations were introduced to address the need for updated charging zones and districts in the evolving telecommunications landscape of Australia. Enacted by the Governor-General, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, the regulations aimed to ensure that the charging zones and districts for telephone services were accurately reflected and administratively managed. The policy objective was to streamline and modernise the telecommunications infrastructure to better serve the growing demands of the public and businesses. These amendments were necessary to reflect changes in population and technological advancements, thereby ensuring that the postal and telegraph services remained efficient and effective.

Scope and Application

The Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations 1966, under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1966, primarily apply to telecommunications services within the Commonwealth of Australia, encompassing various industries and entities involved in the provision of such services. These regulations specifically govern the charging zones and charging districts for telephone services, ensuring a structured approach to billing across different regions. The amendments introduced by these regulations affect the delineation of specific localities and their associated zones and districts, thereby directly impacting how telecommunications charges are calculated and applied. The amendments update the geographical classifications, adding new localities and modifying existing ones to reflect current service areas. These regulations do not explicitly state exclusions or thresholds but operate under the broader framework of the Post and Telegraph Act, which may include other provisions addressing specific exemptions or limitations. The scope of these regulations is national, affecting all states and territories within Australia, as they are issued under Commonwealth authority. Subordinate instruments may further extend or restrict the application of these regulations, detailing specific operational and compliance requirements for telecommunications providers.

Key Provisions

The Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1966 primarily involve amendments to the existing Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations, as detailed in the First and Second Schedules. Specifically, Section 2 mandates changes to the First Schedule, which adjusts the list of charging districts by adding new locations such as Murrimba, Gala Vale, and Tolarno, and removing others like Rowan and Upper Cooperabung. This amendment affects how telephone services are charged in these regions by reassigning or introducing new charging districts. Similarly, Section 3 modifies the Second Schedule, altering the list of telephone exchanges and their respective districts to include locations like Cape Capricorn and Walgoolan North while removing others such as Cape Borda and Walloon. These amendments impose specific obligations on telecommunications providers and relevant authorities to update their records and systems to reflect the new charging districts and exchange information. This includes ensuring that billing and service provision align with the newly designated districts, thereby affecting how customers are charged and serviced in these areas. Failure to comply with these regulations could result in civil or administrative penalties. While the specific penalties are not detailed in the provided excerpt, under the general framework of the Post and Telegraph Act, non-compliance may lead to fines or other corrective actions. The exact penalties would depend on the severity and impact of the non-compliance, as well as any subsequent legal actions taken by regulatory authorities. It is also worth noting that continued non-compliance could potentially lead to more severe consequences, including service disruptions or legal proceedings against the offending party.

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