Statutory Rules
1977 No. 165
REGULATIONS UNDER THE WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY ACT 1905*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1905.
Dated this twenty-first day of September 1977.
JOHN R. KERR
Governor-General
By His Excellency’s Command,
ERIC ROBINSON
Minister of State for Post and Telecommunications
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AMENDMENT OF THE WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY REGULATIONS†
Schedule
1. The Schedule to the Wireless Telegraphy Regulations is repealed and the following Schedule substituted:
SCHEDULE
Sub-regulations 5 (1)
and 7 (1)
Classes of Licences and Fees Payable for Licences
Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
Item No. | Class of licence | Fee |
| | $ |
1 | Aeronautical station............................. | 20 |
2 | Aircraft station................................. | 25 |
3 | Amateur station................................ | 12 |
4 | Novice amateur station........................... | 6 |
5 | Base station................................... | 20 |
6 | Coast station.................................. | 20 |
7 | Earth station.................................. | 20 |
8 | Experimental station............................. | 20 |
9 | Fixed outpost station............................. | 2 |
* Notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 29 September 1977.
† Statutory Rules 1942, No. 348 as amended by Statutory Rules 1945, No. 185; 1947, No. 129; 1951, No. 19; 1954, No. 50; 1955, No. 1; 1958. No. 54; 1959, No. 65; 1967, Nos. 110 and 170; 1972, No. 206; 1974, No. 173; 1975, No. 64; and 1976, No. 222; and by Act No. 85 of 1970.
SCHEDULE—continued
Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
Item No. | Class of licence | Fee |
| | $ |
10 | Fixed receiving station........................... | 12 |
11 | Fixed station.................................. | 20 |
12 | Handphone station.............................. | 25 |
13 | Harbour mobile station........................... | 25 |
14 | Interior paging service............................ | 20 |
15 | Limited coast station............................. | 20 |
16 | Land mobile station............................. | 25 |
17 | Mobile outpost station............................ | 2 |
18 | Public paging station............................. | 12 |
19 | Radiodetermination station......................... | 25 |
20 | Radio-linked microphone service .................... | 20 |
21 | Repeater station................................ | 20 |
22 | Ship station................................... | 25 |
Application
2. The amendment of the Wireless Telegraphy Regulations effected by these Regulations does not apply in relation to—
(a) a licence granted after the commencement of these Regulations in respect of a period commencing before 1 October 1977; or
(b) the renewal after the commencement of these Regulations of a licence where the licence, or the last preceding renewal of the licence, as the case may be, expires before 30 September 1977.
Overview
Statutory Rules 1977 No. 165, made under the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1905, amended the Wireless Telegraphy Regulations to update the classifications and associated fees for various types of wireless telegraphy licenses. Enacted by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, these Regulations were aimed at ensuring the efficient regulation of wireless telegraphy services by updating the licensing structure. This amendment did not affect licenses granted or renewed before 30 September 1977, thereby providing a transitional period for existing licensees.
Scope and Application
The Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 1977, made under the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1905, detail the various classes of wireless telegraphy licences and the associated fees. These regulations apply to all individuals and entities requiring a licence to operate wireless telegraphy services within Australia, encompassing a broad range of applications from aeronautical stations to fixed receiving stations. The fees vary significantly based on the class of licence, ranging from $6 for a novice amateur station to $25 for various types of mobile stations. The regulations' geographic reach is national, applying to the entire Commonwealth of Australia. Notably, the amendment does not apply to licences granted or renewed for periods starting before 1 October 1977, thereby excluding certain existing arrangements from the new fee structure. The regulations provide a comprehensive framework for managing wireless telegraphy services, allowing for flexibility through the specification of different licence classes and associated costs.
Key Provisions
The Wireless Telegraphy Regulations, made under the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1905, detail various classes of licenses and the corresponding fees payable for each class. For instance, an Aeronautical station licence (Item 1) costs $20, while an Aircraft station licence (Item 2) is priced at $25. Other classes include Amateur stations, Novice amateur stations, Base stations, and Coast stations, each with varying fees as listed in the schedule. The regulation also includes fees for more specialised services such as Experimental stations, Fixed outpost stations, and many others, with fees ranging from $6 to $25.
These regulations impose obligations on entities requiring licenses for various wireless telegraphy services. They must apply for the appropriate class of license and pay the specified fee, as outlined in the schedule. This ensures that all wireless telegraphy activities are properly authorised and that the government can regulate and monitor these activities effectively. The fees collected contribute to the management and oversight of wireless communications, ensuring compliance with the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1905.
Breaches of the provisions within these regulations can lead to legal consequences. Offences may include operating a wireless telegraphy service without a valid licence, using a wireless station in a manner inconsistent with the terms of the licence, or failing to pay the required fees. The specific penalties for these breaches are not detailed within the legislative instrument itself but would typically be addressed under the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1905 or other related legislation. The consequences could range from fines to more severe penalties, depending on the nature and severity of the breach.