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

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1973 No. 83

REGULATIONS UNDER THE POST AND TELEGRAPH ACT 1901-1971.

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 1901-1971.

Dated this fourth day of May, 1973.

PAUL HASLUCK

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

LIONEL BOWEN

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 thirtieth day of April, 1973.

Second Schedule.

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

Third Schedule.

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

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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 437 of Part I, after “ Haberworth ”, “ Mungeribar ”.

2. Omit from column 3 of item 567 of Part I “ Willawarrin ”.

3. Item 6 of Part II—

(a) Insert in column 4, before “ Beech Forest ", “ Barwon Downs "; and

(b) omit from column 4 “ Forrest ”.

4. After item 18 of Part II insert the following item:—

“ 18a

Barwon Downs..

Barwon Downs

Apollo Boy

Beech Forest

Birregurra

Colac

Gellibrand River

Lorne ”.

5.  Item 24 of Part 11—

(a) insert in column 4, after " Apollo Bay ”, “ Barwon Downs ” and

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*Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 10 May 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 and 65.

Schedule 1—continued

(b) omit from column 4 “ Forrest ”.

6. Item 34 of Part II

(a) omit from column 3 " Pennyroyal Creek ”;

(b) insert in column 4, after “ Anglesea ", “ Barwon Downs ”; and

(c) omit from column 4 “ Forrest ”.

7. Item 70 of Part II—

(a) insert in column 4, before “ Beeac ”, “ Barwon Downs ”; and

(b) omit from column 4 “ Forrest

8. Omit item 119 of Part II.

9. Item 123 of Part II—

(a) insert in column 4, before “ Beech Forest ”, “ Barwon Downs ”; and

(b) omit from column 4 “ Forrest ”.

10. Item 198 of Part If—

(a) insert in column 4, after “ Apollo Bay ”, “ Barwon Downs ”; and

(b) omit from column 4 “ Forrest ”.

11. Omit from column 3 of item 215 of Part II " Trentham Cliffs ".

12. Omit from column 3 of item 242 of Part II “ Tooan ”.

13. Omit from column 3 of item 255 of Part II “ Galah

14. Omit from column 3 of item 294 of Part II “ Bear’s Lagoon ”.

15. Omit from column 3 of item 183 of Part III “ Cromarty ” and “ Shirbourne ”.

16. Omit from column 3 of item 315 of Part III “ Yandilla ”.

17. Omit from column 3 of item 322 of Part III “ Cannindah ” and “ Ventnor ".

18. Omit from column 3 of item 43 of Part V “ Wyening ”.

19. Item 146 of Part V

(a) omit from column 2 “ Frazer Range ”, substitute “ Fraser Range ”; and

(b) omit from column 3 “ Frazer Range ”, substitute " Fraser Range ”.

20. Omit item 166> of Part V.

21. Insert in column 4 of item 216 of Part V, after “ Merredin ”, “ Shackleton ".

22. Insert in column 3 of item 256 of Part V, after “ Tardun ", “ Wilroy ”.

23. Omit from column 3 of item 332 of Part V “ Wilroy

24. Insert in column 4 of item 359 of Part V, after “ Daadenning Creek ”, “ Korbel ”.

25. Insert in column 3 of item 27 of Part VI, after “ Piper’s River ”, “ Weymouth ”.

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 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 3 of Part II “ Wingan River ”.

2. Item 10 of Part II—

(a) insert in column 3, after “ Apolla Bay ”, “ Barwon Downs "; and

(b) omit from column 3 “ Forrest ”.

3. Item 11 of Part V—

(a) omit from column 3 “ Frazer Range ”, substitute “ Fraser Range "; and

(b) omit from column 3 “ Haig ”.

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1973 No. 83, enacted under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1971, introduces amendments to the existing Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations. These amendments aim to refine the geographical and administrative classifications of charging zones and districts to better reflect the current needs and conditions within the telecommunications network. Made by the Governor-General in accordance with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, the regulations seek to ensure efficient and fair billing practices by adjusting the delineated zones and districts. The policy objective is to maintain an updated and equitable framework that aligns with the evolving telecommunications landscape, ensuring that customers are charged appropriately based on their location and the associated service costs.

Scope and Application

The Post and Telegraph Regulations 1973, made under the authority of the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1971, establish the regulatory framework governing the charging zones and districts for telephone services across Australia. These regulations apply to telecommunications providers and customers within the defined geographical zones and districts specified in the schedules of the regulations. The geographic reach of these regulations is national, as they pertain to the entire Commonwealth of Australia, ensuring a standardised approach to telephone charging across the country. The amendments detailed in the schedules modify specific areas included in charging zones and districts, such as the addition or removal of particular localities, reflecting changes in service provision and customer distribution. The regulations do not explicitly state exclusions or exemptions; however, their applicability is inherently limited to the specified zones and districts outlined in the schedules. These regulations are further refined and extended through subordinate instruments, which may introduce additional zones or modify existing ones to accommodate changes in service areas or population shifts.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of these Regulations (Statutory Rules 1973 No. 83) amend the existing Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations, effective from 30 April 1973. Specifically, the Regulations amend the Second Schedule (Schedule 1) and the Third Schedule (Schedule 2) to update the charging zones and districts. These amendments involve adding new locations to certain charging zones and districts, removing others, and correcting some geographical names. Under these Regulations, the parties or entities governed are required to comply with the updated charging zones and districts as outlined in the amended schedules. This includes service providers and consumers who will be affected by changes in the geographical coverage and associated charges for telephone services. The amendments aim to ensure that the charging zones and districts accurately reflect current geographical and administrative boundaries. The Regulations do not explicitly mention any offences, penalties, or consequences for breach. However, non-compliance with updated regulations governing charging zones and districts could potentially lead to disputes between service providers and consumers regarding charges. Such disputes could result in legal actions under general consumer protection laws or telecommunications regulations, rather than penalties specifically outlined in these Regulations.

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