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

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STATUTORY RULES

1971 No.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE POST AND TELEGRAPH ACT 1901-1970.*

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 1901-1970.

Dated this sixth day of September, 1971.

Paul Hasluck

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

Amendments of the Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts)

Regulations†

Commencement.

1. These Regulations shall come into operation on the twenty-seventh day of September, 1971.

Second Schedule.

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

Third Schedule.

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

THE SCHEDULE

FIRST SCHEDULE Regulation 2.

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

1. Omit from column 3 of item 200 of Part I. “Cascade”.

2. Insert in column 3 of item 309 of Part I., after “Mairjimmy”, “Wingidgeon”.

3. Insert in column 3 of item 366 of Part I., before “Maimuru”, “Bulla Creek”.

4. Insert in column 3 of item 612 of Part I., after “Wellington”, “Wuuluman”.

5. Item 1 of Part II.—

(a) insert in column 4, before “Licola”, “Icy Creek”; and

(b) omit from column 4 “Tanjil Bren”.

6. Omit from column 3 of item 9 of Part II. “Dobie”.

7. Insert in column 3 of item 74 of Part II., after “Melville Forest”, “Muntham”.

8. Omit from column 3 of item 135 of Part II. “Bagshot North”.

9. Item 149 of Part II.—

(a) insert in column 4, after “Erica”, “Icy Creek”; and

(b) omit from column 4 “Tanjil Bren”.

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1971.

† Statutory Rules 1969. No. 1, as amended by Statutory Rules 1969, Nos. 27, 49, 63, 81, 102, 103, 143, 161, 181, and 190; 1970, Nos. 10, 32, 18, 64, 77, 90, 107, 127, 144, 172 and 205; and 1971, Nos. 26, 39, 54. 65 and 77.

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10. After item 151 of Part II., insert the following item:—

“151a

Icy Creek..........

Icy Creek

Aberfeldy

 

 

 

Hill End

 

 

 

Neerim South

 

 

 

Wood’s Point”

11. Omit from column 3 of item 163 of Part II. “Koroop”.

12. Omit from column 3 of item 172 of Part II. “Ruby”.

13. Omit from column 4 of item 245 of Part II. “Tanjil Bren”, insert “Icy Creek”.

14. Omit item 316 of Part II.

15. Omit from column 3 of item 346 of Part II. “Sandy Point”.

16. Item 374 of Part II.—

(a) insert in column 4, after “Aberfeldy”, “Icy Creek “; and

(b) omit from column 4 “Tanjil Bren”.

17. Omit from column 3 of item 33 of Part III. “Gootchie”.

18. Omit from column 4 of item 20 of Part V. “Lowden”, insert “Mummballup”.

19. Omit from column 3 of item 58 of Part V. “Roelands”.

20. Omit from column 3 of item 65 of Part V. “Waterloo”,

21. Omit from column 4 of item 85 of Part V. “Lowden”, insert “Mummballup”,

22. Omit from column 4 of item 107 of Part V. “Lowden”, insert “Mummballup”.

23. Insert in column 3 of item 113 of Part V., after “Dongara”, “Irwin”.

24. Item 115 of Part V.—

(a) insert in column 3, after “Kirup”, “Lowden”; and

(b) omit from column 4 “Lowden”, insert “Mummballup”.

25. Omit from column 3 of item 141 of Part V. “Scadden”, insert “Scaddan”.

26. Insert in column 3 of item 213a of Part V., before “Lake O’Connor”, “Hollands”.

27. Omit item 222 of Part V.

28. Omit from column 3 of item 251 of Part V. “Nairibin East”,

29. After item 264 of Part V., insert the following item:—

“264a

Mummballup.......

Mummballup

Wilga

 

 

Noggerup

Balingup

 

 

Upper Preston

Donnybrook

 

 

Grimwade

Dardanup

 

 

 

Collie”.

30. Omit from column 4 of item 375 of Part V. “Lowden”, insert “Mummballup”.

SECOND SCHEDULE Regulation 3.

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

1. Item 36 of Part II-

(a) insert in column 3, after “Hill End”, “Icy Creek”; and

(b) omit from column 3 “Tanjil Bren”.

2. Omit from column 3 of item 5 of Part V. “Lowden”, insert “Mummballup”.

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Overview

The Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1970, made in 1971, were introduced to address the need for updating and refining the telephone charging zones and districts across Australia. Enacted by the Governor-General in accordance with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, these regulations aimed to ensure that the structure of telephone charging areas was effectively managed and reflective of the evolving needs of the Australian public. The policy objective was to streamline and rationalise the administrative divisions for telephone services, thereby potentially reducing confusion and improving service efficiency. These regulations were designed to come into operation on the 27th of September, 1971, as specified in the document, to facilitate a smooth transition and implementation of the new charging structures. These amendments to the existing Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations were intended to provide clearer and more accurate delineations of the zones and districts, ensuring that the public could better understand their respective telephone service areas. The changes involved omitting certain locations and inserting new ones, as well as making adjustments to reflect the current administrative and geographical realities of the regions involved. The systematic approach taken in these regulations underscores the commitment to maintaining efficient and effective telecommunications infrastructure in Australia.

Scope and Application

The Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1970 primarily pertain to telecommunications services within Australia, specifically addressing the charging zones and charging districts for telephone services. These regulations apply to entities and individuals involved in the provision of telephone services, including telecommunications companies and their customers, and are applicable throughout the Commonwealth of Australia. The regulations are designed to modify the existing zones and districts to ensure more accurate and efficient allocation of telecommunications charges. The changes include the addition, omission, and modification of specific localities within the charging zones and districts, as detailed in the schedules. While the regulations themselves set forth the amendments, they do not explicitly outline exclusions or exemptions, implying that the changes apply broadly to all relevant parties within the specified zones. The regulations are effective from the date of their commencement, which is 27 September 1971, and may be further extended or modified through additional subordinate instruments.

Key Provisions

The primary operative sections of these Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1970 are set out in the First and Second Schedules, which amend the existing Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations. Specifically, Regulation 2 amends the Second Schedule by making several changes to the list of charging zones and districts, such as inserting new locations and omitting others. Regulation 3 amends the Third Schedule by making similar adjustments to the list of charging zones and districts. These amendments are detailed in the respective Schedules to the Regulations. The Regulations impose obligations on parties involved in telecommunications services, particularly in relation to the correct application of charging zones and districts as defined in the amended Schedules. Service providers and users must adhere to the updated zones and districts as specified in the Regulations for billing and service purposes. This includes ensuring that calls and services are charged according to the correct zones and districts as outlined in the amended lists. For breaches of the Regulations, there are no explicitly stated penalties in the text provided. However, under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1970, general provisions for penalties may apply. Typically, breaches of telecommunications regulations can result in substantial fines, legal action, or other civil and criminal consequences as determined by relevant authorities. The exact penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, as well as any additional provisions within the overarching Act or related legislation.

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