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

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1973 No. 65

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 twentieth day of March, 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 twenty-sixth day of March, 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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THE SCHEDULES  

                                        SCHEDULE 1                                         Regulation 2

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

1  Omit from column 4 of item 3 of Part I “ Yaouk

2 After item 26 of Part I, insert the following item:—

26a

Banoon........

Banoon

Barraba

 

 

 

Berrioye

 

 

 

Manilla

 

 

 

Mount Lindsay

 

 

 

Kelvin ”

3 Insert in column 4 of item 32 of Part I, before “ Craigleigh ”, “ Banoon

4 Insert in column 4 of item 52 of Part I, after “ Baan Baa ”, “ Banoon ”.

5 Omit from column 3 of item 160 of Part I “ Cedar Party Creek ”,
                                                                           “ Mooral Creek ”, and

                                                                           “ Strathcedar ”.

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* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 23 March 1973.

† Statutory Rules 1972, No. 38, as amended by Statutory Rules 1972, Nos. 71, 88, 122, 143, 153, 177 and 191; and 1973, Nos. l6 and 49.


Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations

Schedule 1—continued

6 Omit from column 3 of item 306 of Part I “ Oberne Creek ”.

7 Insert in column -1 of item 324 of Part I, before “ Berrioye ", “ Banoon ”.

8 Omit from column 4 of item 329 of Part I “ Yaouk ”.

9 Omit from column 3 of item 353 of Part I “ Wylie Creek ”.

10 Item 357 of Part I—

(a) omit from column 3 “ Green Valley ”; and

(b) insert in column 3, after “ Liverpool ”, “ Miller ”.

11 Insert in column 4 of item 378 of Part I, before “ Bungymulla ”, “ Banoon ”.

12 Item 394 of Part I—

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

(b) omit from column 4 “ Yaouk ”;

13 Omit from column 3 of item 414 of Part I, “ Kimbriki ”.

14 Insert in column 4 of item 416 of Part I, after “ Baan Baa ”, “ Banoon ”,

15 Omit from column 3 of item 448 of Part I “ Riamukka ”.

16 Omit from column 4 of item 513 or Part I “ Yaouk ”.

17 Omit item 658 of Part I.

18 Insert in column 3 of item 105 of Part II, after “ Moira”, “ Perricoota ”.

19 Insert in column 3 of item 68 of Part 111, after “ Inala ”, “ Jamboree Heights ”.

20 Omit from column 3 of item 132 of Part If “ Ceratodus ”.

21 Omit from column 3 of item 346a of Part V " Ravensthorpe North ”.

22 Item 385 of Part V—

(a). omit from column 3 “ Mummballup ”; and

(b). omit from column 3 “ Noggerup ”.

23 Omit from column 3 of item 37 of Part VI “ Golconda ”.

24 Omit from column 3 of item 64 of Part VI “ Erriba ” and “ Wilmot Lower ”.

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SCHEDULE 2      Regulation 3

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

1 Insert in column 3 of item 5 of Part I, before “ Barraba ”, “ Banoon ”.

2 Omit from column 3 of item 15 of Part I “ Yaouk ”,

Overview

The Regulations Under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1971, enacted in 1973, address the need to update and refine the existing regulatory framework concerning telephone charging zones and districts. These regulations were made by the Governor-General in accordance with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, reflecting a commitment to ensure that the telecommunications infrastructure and its associated charges are accurately and efficiently managed. The intent behind these amendments is to provide a clear and updated delineation of zones and districts to facilitate better service delivery and to ensure that the public is accurately informed of the areas applicable to specific charges. The policy objective of these regulations is to maintain and improve the efficacy of the telecommunications system by ensuring that the charging structures are clear, up-to-date, and reflective of the current geographical and demographic realities. This legislative instrument seeks to address any gaps or ambiguities in the existing regulations by providing precise adjustments to the zones and districts as outlined in the schedules. The regulations aim to support the operational efficiency of the telecommunications services provided by ensuring that the public is correctly informed and that service providers can accurately apply the relevant charges.

Scope and Application

These Regulations, made under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1971, pertain to the charging zones and charging districts for telephone services within the Commonwealth of Australia. They specifically address amendments to the existing charging zones and districts as outlined in the Second and Third Schedules of the Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations. These changes include the addition and omission of various localities and areas to reflect updated geographical and service delivery requirements. The Regulations are designed to ensure that the postal and telecommunications services are administered efficiently and equitably across the country. The changes outlined in these Regulations take effect on the twenty-sixth day of March, 1973, and involve detailed amendments to the schedules, such as the inclusion of new areas like "Banoon" and the removal of others like "Yaouk." These amendments ensure that the regulations remain current and accurately reflect the service areas for telephone communications.

Key Provisions

The Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1971, as detailed in Statutory Rules 1973 No. 65, primarily focus on amending the existing Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations. These amendments are set out in Schedules 1 and 2 of the legislation. Schedule 1 makes various changes to the Second Schedule, which deals with the geographical areas for telephone charging zones and districts. For instance, it includes the addition of new localities such as Banoon and Berrioye, while removing others like Yaouk and Cedar Party Creek. The changes are made by omitting certain localities from specific columns and inserting new ones where necessary. Similarly, Schedule 2 amends the Third Schedule, which likely addresses related administrative aspects of the charging zones and districts, by including new localities such as Banoon and omitting others like Golconda and Erriba. The Regulations impose specific obligations on the entities governed by them, primarily the telecommunications service providers. They must ensure that the charging zones and districts are updated to reflect the changes detailed in Schedules 1 and 2. This includes updating their internal systems and documentation to align with the new geographical boundaries and localities specified in the Regulations. Such updates are crucial to avoid discrepancies in billing and service provision, ensuring that customers are charged correctly based on their location. Furthermore, the Regulations may also require these entities to communicate these changes to their customers, ensuring transparency and compliance with the new charging structure. Breach of these Regulations could potentially lead to legal consequences, although the specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences are not explicitly stated in the text. Generally, non-compliance with regulations of this nature could result in fines, penalties, or other administrative actions taken by relevant authorities. The maximum penalties, if applicable, would depend on the severity of the breach and could vary widely. It is essential for entities governed by these Regulations to adhere strictly to the amendments to avoid any potential legal ramifications.

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