PROVISIONAL REGULATION UNDER THE POST AND TELEGRAPH ACT 1901-1910.
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby certify that, on account of urgency, the undermentioned amended Regulation under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1910, namely :—
Telephone Regulations,
should come into immediate operation, and make the amended Regulation to come into operation forthwith as a Provisional Regulation.
Dated this first day of August, One thousand nine hundred and thirteen.
DENMAN,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency's Command,
AGAR WYNNE.
Telephone Regulations.
Regulation 28 under this head (Statutory Rules 1912, No. 65) is amended by omitting the words and figures—
" Additional telephone instruments, ordinary............................................ | £1 | 0 | 0 |
Additional telephone instruments, special, including table sets................................. | 1 | 5 | 0 " |
and inserting in their stead the following words and figures :—
" Extension instruments, wall pattern—
10 sets of instruments or under, per set............................................. | £1 | 0 | 0 |
11 to 20 sets of instruments, per set................................................ | 0 | 19 | 0 |
21 to 30 sets of instruments, per set................................................ | 0 | 18 | 0 |
31 to 40 sets of instruments, per set................................................ | 0 | 17 | 0 |
41 to 50 sets of instruments, per set................................................ | 0 | 16 | 0 |
51 to 60 sets of instruments, per set................................................ | 0 | 15 | 0 |
61 to 70 sets of instruments, per set................................................ | 0 | 14 | 0 |
71 to 80 sets of instruments, per set................................................ | 0 | 13 | 0 |
81 to 90 sets of instruments, per set................................................ | 0 | 12 | 0 |
91 to 100 sets of instruments, per set............................................... | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Extension instruments, table sets, in addition to the annual rental charge for wall pattern instruments, as shown above,, per set | 0 | 5 | 0 |
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C.10800—Price 3d.
Overview
The Provisional Regulation under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1910, enacted in 1913, was introduced to address the urgent need to amend existing telephone regulations. The urgency was such that it necessitated immediate operation, as certified by the Governor-General, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council. This regulation specifically targets the pricing structure for additional telephone instruments, adjusting costs according to the number of sets purchased, in an effort to rationalise and streamline the pricing model for telephone extensions. The policy objective is not explicitly stated in the text, but the intent appears to be to provide a more structured and scalable pricing model for telephone services in response to growing demand and technological advancements.
Scope and Application
The Provisional Regulation under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1910 pertains to the amended Telephone Regulations, specifically targeting the fees associated with additional telephone instruments. The regulation applies to any person or entity involved in the provision or installation of telephone services within the Commonwealth of Australia. It sets out detailed pricing structures for extension instruments based on the quantity of sets purchased, ranging from wall pattern to table sets, and it modifies the charges for additional telephone instruments. The regulation is effective immediately across the entire Commonwealth, reflecting the urgency of its implementation. Notably, the regulation does not specify any exclusions or exemptions, suggesting that the new pricing structure applies universally to all entities within its scope. Additionally, the regulation may be further extended or modified through subordinate instruments as necessary.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these amended Telephone Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1910, as certified by the Governor-General, involve altering the pricing structure for various types of extension telephone instruments (Regulation 28). The original pricing for additional ordinary and special telephone instruments is replaced with a new tiered pricing system for extension instruments based on the number of sets purchased (Regulation 28, Statutory Rules 1912, No. 65). Specifically, the pricing for extension instruments varies depending on the quantity of sets purchased, ranging from £100 per set for 10 sets or less, down to £110 per set for 100 sets or more. Additionally, table sets incur an extra charge of 50 shillings per set, over and above the annual rental charge for wall pattern instruments.
The obligations imposed by these Regulations are primarily financial. They require telephone service users to pay the specified fees for extension instruments and table sets, which are determined by the number of sets purchased. These fees are to be paid in addition to any existing rental charges for telephone services. By setting out a tiered pricing structure, the Regulations aim to standardise the cost of purchasing extension telephone instruments based on the volume of instruments bought.
Should any party or entity fail to comply with the financial obligations set out in these Regulations, they may face various legal consequences. The specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for breach are not detailed within the text of the Provisional Regulation itself. However, under the broader Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1910, non-compliance with such financial obligations could potentially lead to enforcement actions by the relevant authorities. These actions could include fines, legal proceedings, or other remedies available under the Act to ensure compliance with the stipulated fees and charges.