Telephone Regulations (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES.

1961. No. 135.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE POST AND TELEGRAPH ACT 1901-1960.*

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 1901-1960.

Dated this 26th day of October, 1961.

DE L’ISLE

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

Postmaster-General.

AMENDMENTS OF THE TELEPHONE REGULATIONS.†

Commencement.

1. These Regulations shall come into operation on the sixth day of November, 1961.

First Schedule.

2. The First Schedule to the Telephone Regulations is amended as set out in the First Schedule to these Regulations.

Second Schedule.

3. The Second Schedule to the Telephone Regulations is amended as set out in the Second Schedule to these Regulations.

THE SCHEDULES.

FIRST SCHEDULE.

Regulation 2.

AMENDMENTS OF THE FIRST SCHEDULE TO THE TELEPHONE REGULATIONS.

1. Omit from column 2 of Part 1 opposite to the word “Ballina” in column. 1 the words “Binna Burra”, insert—

“Binna Burra

Cabbage Tree Island”.

2. Omit from column 3 of Part I opposite to the word “Bedgerebong” in column 1 the word “Forbes”, insert—

“Forbes

Weelong”.

3. Omit from column 3 of Part 1 opposite to the word “Boorooma” in column 1 the word “Walgett”, insert—

“Cumborah

Walgett”.

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 27th October, 1961.

† Statutory Rules 1927, No. 145, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Telephone Regulations, see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1961, No. 8 and see also Statutory Rules, 1961, Nos. 9, 17, 26, 41, 47, 56, 66, 70, 75, 80, 85, 94, 106, 109,

8476/61—PRICE 3D. 9/29.9.1961.

FIRST SCHEDULE—continued.

4. Omit from column 3 of Part 1 opposite to the word “Brassi” in column 1 the word “Peeroo”.

5. Omit from Part 1—

“Caldwell ....	Caldwell	Barham
	Tantonan	Brassi
		Peeroo
		Wakool
		Wamboota”,

insert—

“Caldwell ....	Caldwell	Barham
	Peeroo	Brassi
	Tantonan	Deniliquin
		Mathoura
		Wakool
		Womboota”.

6. Insert in column 3 of Part 1 at the beginning of the words specified opposite to the word “Cumborah” in column 1 the word “Boorooma”.

7. Omit from column 3 of Part 1 opposite to the word “Deniliquin” in column 1 the words “Brassi” and “Peeroo”, insert in place of the word “Brassi”—

“Brassi

Caldwell”.

8. Omit from column 3 of Part 1 opposite to the word “Forbes” in column 1 the words “Pinnacle South”, insert—

“Pinnacle South

Weelong”.

9. Omit from column 3 of Part 1 opposite to the word “Marsden” in column 1 the word “Girral”, insert—

“Girral

Weelong”.

10. Omit from column 3 of Part 1 all the words specified opposite to the word “Mathoura” in column 1, insert—

“Caldwell

Deniliquin

Womboota”.

11. Omit from Part 1—

“Peeroo ......	Peeroo	Brassi
		Caldwell
		Deniliquin
		Mathoura
		Womboota”

12. Insert in column 2 of Part 1 at the beginning of the words specified opposite to the word “Ulladulla” in column 1 the word “Bendalong”.

13. In Part 1, after—

“Wee Waa ....	Merah North	Burren Junction
	Wee Waa	Cuttabri
		Narrabri”,

insert—

“Weelong ....	Weelong	Bedgerebong
		Forbes
		Marsden
		Wirrinya”.

14. Insert in column 3 of Part 1 at the end of the words specified opposite to the word “Wirrinya” in column 1 the word “Weelong”.

15. Omit from column 3 of Part 1 opposite to the word “Womboota” in column 1 the word “Peeroo”.

16. Omit from column 2 of Part 2 all the words specified opposite to the word “Buangor” in column 1, insert—

“Ballyrogan

Bayindeen

Buangor

Mt. Cole

Mt. Cole Creek”.

FIRST SCHEDULE—continued.

17. Omit from column 3 of Part 2 opposite to the word “Crymelon” in column 1 the word “Dimboola”, insert—

“Dimboola

Gerang Gerung”.

18. Omit from Part 2—

“Dartmoor ....	Dartmoor	Greenwald
	Winnap	Merino
		Mt. Gambier
		Strathdownie”,

insert—

“Dartmoor ....	Dartmoor	Heywood
	Drik Drik	Merino
	Greenwald	Mt. Gambier
	Lyons	Mt. Richmond
	Mumbannar	Portland
	Winnap	Port MacDonnell
		Wallacedale”.

19. Insert in column 3 of Part 2 at the beginning of the words specified opposite to the words “Gerang Gerung” in column 1 the word “Crymelon”.

20. Omit from Part 2—

“Greenwald ...	Drik Drik	Dartmoor
	Greenwald	Heywood
	Lyons	Merino
	Mumbannar	Mt. Gambier
		Mt. Richmond
		Portland
		Port MacDonnell
		Wallacedale”.

21. Omit from column 3 of Part 2 opposite to the word “Heywood” in column 1 the word “Greenwald”, insert the word “Dartmoor”.

22. Omit from column 3 of Part 2 opposite to the word “Merino” in column 1 the word “Greenwald”.

23. Omit from column 3 of Part 2 opposite to the words “Mt. Richmond” in column 1 the word “Greenwald”, insert the word “Dartmoor”.

24. Omit from column 3 of Part 2 opposite to the word “Portland” in column 1 the word “Greenwald”, insert the word “Dartmoor”.

25. Omit from column 3 of Part 2 opposite to the word “Strathdownie” in column 1 the word “Dartmoor”.

26. Omit from column 3 of Part 2 opposite to the word “Wallacedale” in column 1 the word “Greenwald”, insert the word “Dartmoor”.

27. Omit from column 2 of Part 2 opposite to the word “Warragul” in column 1 the word “Ripplebrook”, insert—

“Ripplebrook

Rokeby”.

28. Omit from Part 3—

“Antil Plains ...	Antil Plains	Giru
	Barringha	Mt. Elliott
	Nome	Townsville”,
	Toonpan

insert—

“Antil Plains ...	Antil Plains	Giru
	Barringha	Manton
	Mt. Elliot	Townsville”.
	Nome
	Toonpan
	Woodstock

29. Omit from Part 3—

“Camooweal ...

Camooweal”,

insert—

“Cameron Downs	Cameron Downs	Hughenden
		Tangorin
“Camooweal ...	Camooweal”.

FIRST SCHEDULE—continued.

30. Omit from column 3 of Part 3 opposite to the word “Giru” in column 1 the words “Mt. Elliott”, insert the word “Manton”.

31. Insert in column 3 of Part 3 opposite to the word “Hughenden” in column 1 the words “Cameron Downs”.

32. Omit from Part 3—

“Mantuan Downs	Buckland Plains	Nandowrie”,
	Mantuan Downs

insert—

“Manton .....	Manton	Antil Plains
	Reid River	Giru
		Mingela
“Mantuan Downs	Buckland Plains	Nandowrie”.
	Mantuan Downs

33. Omit from column 3 of Part 3 opposite to the word “Mingela” in column 1 the words “Mt. Elliott”, insert the word “Manton”.

34. Omit from Part 3—

“Mt. Elliot ....	Manton	Antil Plains
	Mt. Elliot	Giru
	Reid River	Mingela”.
	Woodstock

35. Omit from Part 3—

“Tangorin ....	Cameron Downs
	Tangorin”,

insert—

“Tangorin ....

Tangorin

Cameron Downs”.

36. Omit from column 3 of Part 4 opposite to the words “Mt. Gambier” in column 1 the word “Greenwald”.

37. Omit from column 3 of Part 4 opposite to the words “Port MacDonnell” in column 1 the word “Greenwald”, insert the word “Dartmoor”.

Regulation 3.

SECOND SCHEDULE.

AMENDMENTS OF THE SECOND SCHEDULE TO THE TELEPHONE REGULATIONS.

1. Omit from column 2 of Part 1 opposite to the word “Deniliquin” in column 1 the word “Peeroo”.

2. Omit from column 2 of Part 1 opposite to the word “Forbes” in column 1 the word “Wirrinya”, insert—

“Weelong

Wirrinya”.

3. Omit from column 2 of Part 2 opposite to the word “Portland” in column 1 the word “Greenwald”.

4. Omit from column 2 of Part 3 opposite to the word “Hughenden” in column 1 the word “Barabon”, insert—

“Barabon

Cameron Downs”.

5. Omit from column 2 of Part 3 opposite to the word “Townsville” in column 1 the words “Long Pocket” and “Mt. Elliott”, insert in place of the words “Long Pocket”—

“Long Pocket

Manton”.

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

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1961, No. 135, titled "Regulations Under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1960," were enacted to amend the existing telephone regulations, ensuring they remained aligned with the broader objectives of the Post and Telegraph Act. This legislative instrument was introduced by the Governor-General in Council, under the authority granted by the Australian Federal Parliament. The primary problem it addresses is the need to update and refine the regulatory framework governing telephone services to accommodate changes in technology, service provision, and the geographical expansion of telephone networks across Australia. The policy objective is to maintain efficient and effective communication services, ensuring they are accessible and up-to-date for the public. These regulations came into effect on 6 November 1961, marking a step towards modernising the telecommunications infrastructure and services in line with the evolving needs of the nation. The amendments detailed in the schedules primarily involve the reorganisation and updating of locations and associated telephone services, reflecting changes in the telecommunications landscape and aiming to enhance service delivery and accessibility.

Scope and Application

The Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1960 provides the legislative foundation for these Regulations, which specifically pertain to the amendments of the Telephone Regulations. The Regulations apply to the operation of telephone services within the Commonwealth of Australia. They are designed to update and modify the existing telephone regulations by making changes to specific parts of the First and Second Schedules, which list various locations and their associated telephone exchanges or services. The amendments involve the removal, insertion, and replacement of names in these schedules to reflect changes in telephone service areas or corrections to previous listings. The scope of these Regulations is limited to the administrative adjustments of the telephone service areas as specified in the schedules, without altering the broader legislative framework or the fundamental operations of the Post and Telegraph Act. The Regulations come into operation on 6 November 1961, and they do not introduce any new exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds beyond those already outlined in the original Telephone Regulations. The detailed changes are documented in the Schedules, which provide the specific textual amendments required.

Key Provisions

The statutory rules, numbered 135 of 1961, amend the regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1960, specifically the Telephone Regulations. These amendments take effect from 6 November 1961, as stated in Regulation 1. The First Schedule to these Regulations, detailed in Regulations 2 and 3, makes several amendments to the First and Second Schedules of the existing Telephone Regulations. These changes involve the addition and omission of various place names, primarily to update the list of telephone exchange areas and associated locations. Entities and individuals governed by these regulations must ensure they comply with the updated lists of locations and areas covered by telephone exchanges. These amendments may affect how telecommunications services are managed, allocated, and potentially billed, as they delineate the geographical scope of service provision. It is crucial for telecommunications providers and users to refer to these updated schedules to understand the specific areas now covered under their respective telephone exchange services. Failure to comply with these amended regulations could result in various consequences, depending on the nature and severity of the breach. For instance, telecommunications providers failing to adhere to the updated geographical service areas might face penalties for non-compliance, which could include fines or other enforcement actions. While the specific penalties are not detailed in the provided text, they could potentially be significant under the overarching Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1960. Users might also face issues if they are unaware of the changes, such as being outside the coverage area for their expected services. However, the exact legal repercussions for users are not specified in these regulations.

Area of Law: Communications Law
Instrument: Regulation
Concepts: Commencement Provisions; Reporting & Disclosure Obligations; Regulatory Standards

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