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

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1975 No. 16

REGULATIONS UNDER THE POST AND TELEGRAPH ACT 1901-1974.*

I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL of Australia, acting with the advice of the Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1974.

Dated this eighth day of February, 1975.

JOHN R. KERR

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

R. BISHOP

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 24 February 1975.

Second Schedule.

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

Third Schedule.

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

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SCHEDULE 1  Regulation 2

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

1. Omit from column 3 of item 88 of Part I “Canyon Leigh”, substitute “Canyonleigh”.

2. Omit from column 3 of item 206 of Part I “Hollydeen”.

3. Omit from column 3 of item 207 of Part I “Bostobrick”.

4. Item 380 of Part I:—

(a) insert in column 4, before “Tumbarumba”, “Nariel Upper”; and

(b) omit from column 4 “Tintaldra”.

5. Omit from column 3 of item 405 of Part I “Belltrees”.

6. Insert in column 4 of item 483 of Part I, after “Rocky Glen”, “Tambar Springs”.

7. Insert in column 4 of item 538 of Part I, after “Pine Ridge”, “Purlewaugh”,

 

* Notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 13 February 1975.

Statutory Rules 1972, No. 38, as amended by Statutory Rules 1972, Nos. 71, 88, 122, 143, 153, 177 and 191; 1973, Nos. 16, 49, 65, 83, 109, 145, 150, 156, 181, 207, 226 and 279; and 1974, Nos. 23, 30, 45, 81, 148, 152, 153, 174, 192, 217 and 236.


Schedule 1—continued

8. Omit from column 4 of item 5 of Part II “Hattah”.

9. Item 75 of Part II:—

(a) insert in column 3, after “Corryong”, “Cudgewa North” and “Tintaldra”;

(b) omit from column 3 “Biggara”, “Khancoban” and “Nariel”;

(c) omit from column 4 “Tintaldra”; and

(d) insert in column 4, after “Nariel Upper”, “Walwa”.

10. Omit from column 4 of item 85 of Part II “Tintaldra”.

11. Omit from column 3 of item 110 of Port II “Avonmore”.

12. Omit item 143 of Part II.

13. Omit from column 4 of item 239 of Part II “Hattah”.

14. Item 240 of Part II:—

(a) insert in column 3, before “Nariel Upper”, “Biggara”, “Khancoban” and “Nariel”; and

(b) insert in column 4, after “Cudgewa”, “Maragle”.

15. Omit item 328 of Part II.

16. Item 351 of Part II:—

(a) insert in column 4, before “Cudgewa”, “Corryong”; and

(b) omit from column 4 “Tintaldra”.

17. Omit from column 4 of item 359 of Part II “Hattah”.

18. Omit from column 3 of item 382 of Part II “Devon North”.

19. Insert in column 3 of item 289 of Part III, after “Slade Point”, “Te Kowai”.

20. Insert in column 3 of item 417 of Part III, before “Maudsland”, “Hope Island”.

21. Omit from column 3 of item 27 of Part IV “Purnong Landing”.

22. Omit from column 3 of item 3 of Part V “Cuthbert”.

23. Insert in column 4 of item 190 of Part V, before “Eneabba South”, “Coomallo”.

24. Item 198 of Part V:—

(a) insert in column 3, after “Kalgarin”, “Kalgarin Hill”; and

(b) omit from column 4 “Kondinin East”.

25. Omit from column 4 of item 210 of Part V “Kondinin East”.

26. Omit item 211 of Part V.

27. Omit from column 4 of item 219 of Part V “Kondinin East”.

28. Omit from column 3 of item 235 of Part V “Gulf”.

29. Omit from column 3 of item 268 of Part V “Bowgada”.

30. Omit from column 3 of item 339 of Part V “Narrikup”.

31. Insert in column 4 of item 394 of Part V, after “Perth”, “Yanchep”.

32. Omit from column 4 of item 395 of Part V “Yanchep”.

33. Omit from column 3 of item 10 of Part VI “Highclere”.

34. Omit from column 3 of item 20 of Part VI “Copping”.

35. Omit from column 4 of item 8 of Part VIII “Wonarah”.

36. Omit item 37 of Part VIII.

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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 11 of Part II “Tintaldra”.

2. Omit from column 3 of item 29 of Part II “Hattah”.

3. Omit from column 3 of item 18 of Part V “Kondinin East”.

4. Omit from column 3 of item 1 of Part VIII “Wonarah”.

Overview

Statutory Rules 1975 No. 16, under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1974, was enacted to provide for amendments to the Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations. These regulations were established to manage the classification of areas into charging zones and districts for telephone services. The Regulations were made by the Governor-General of Australia, John R. Kerr, on the advice of the Executive Council and came into operation on 24 February 1975. The objective of these amendments was to correct and update the geographical references within the regulations to ensure accurate and effective administration of telecommunications services. This legislative instrument sought to address inconsistencies and errors in the existing regulations concerning the classification of areas for telephone services, thereby ensuring the efficient operation of telecommunications infrastructure across the country.

Scope and Application

The Regulations Under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1974 apply to the amendments of the Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations, establishing the framework for the administration of telecommunications services in Australia. These regulations govern entities involved in the provision of telephone services and the conduct related to the establishment and adjustment of charging zones and districts, ensuring a structured approach to telecommunications service charges across various regions. Geographically, the regulations extend nationally, applying uniformly across all states and territories of Australia. The application of these regulations is limited to telecommunications services and does not extend to other postal or telegraph services, maintaining a clear demarcation of their scope. The regulations do not explicitly state any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds, but their implementation is subject to the overarching provisions of the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1974. The application and interpretation of these regulations may be further defined or extended through subordinate instruments, allowing for adjustments in response to evolving telecommunications needs and technological advancements.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of the Statutory Rules 1975 No. 16, which are Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1974, include the commencement of the Regulations (Regulation 1) and the amendments to the Second and Third Schedules of the Telephone (Charging Zones and Charging Districts) Regulations (Regulations 2 and 3). Regulation 1 specifies that the Regulations come into operation on 24 February 1975. Regulation 2 details the amendments to the Second Schedule, and Regulation 3 details the amendments to the Third Schedule. These amendments primarily involve the omission and insertion of place names in various columns of the specified items. These Regulations impose specific obligations and requirements on entities governed by them. The amendments to the Second and Third Schedules involve correcting and updating geographical details relevant to telephone charging zones and districts. This includes the accurate listing of locations in the correct columns and the removal of outdated or incorrect entries. These changes are necessary to ensure that the telephone charging zones and districts are correctly defined and that billing and service provision are based on accurate geographical data. The Regulations do not explicitly outline any specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for breach. However, the importance of these amendments lies in the accurate administration and billing of telecommunications services. Inaccuracies in the geographical data could lead to inefficiencies in service provision and potential disputes over billing. While the Regulations themselves do not specify penalties for non-compliance, any resulting errors or inefficiencies could be subject to scrutiny under broader telecommunications regulations and consumer protection laws.

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