{"id":"C1926L00204","name":"Meteorological Regulations","slug":"meteorological-regulations","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"repealed","isInForce":false,"actNumber":"204 of 1926","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":21282,"registerId":"commonwealth-C1926L00204-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","status":"Repealed","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meteorological Regulations","content":"STATUTORY RULES.\n\n1926\\. No. 204.\n\nREGULATIONS UNDER THE METEOROLOGY ACT 1906.\n\nI, 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 Meteorology Act 1906, to come into operation forthwith.\n\nDated this twenty-second day of December, 1926.\n\nSTONEHAVEN,\n\nGovernor-General.\n\nBy His Excellency’s Command,\n\nT. W. GLASGOW,\n\nMinister of State for Home and Territories.\n\nMeteorological Regulations.\n\nShort title.\n\n1. These Regulations may be cited as the Meteorological Regulations.\n\nSale of publications.\n\n2. (1) The following publications, issued by the Meteorological Bureau, may be sold at the rates specified hereunder—\n\n```html\n

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Annual Rain Map..........................

2s.

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Free

Australian Meteorological Observers’ Handbook.....

5s.

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Free

Australian Monthly Weather Report and Meteorological Abstract

6d.

per

copy or

5s.

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Free

Bulletins Nos. 1 to 15.......................

6d.

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Bulletins Nos. 16 and 17.....................

2s.

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Chart showing Drift of Ocean Current Papers.......

1s.

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Cloud Chart.............................

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Daily Rain Map...........................

2s.

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Free

£4

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Daily Weather Bulletin (Interstate)..............

2s.

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Free

£5

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Daily Weather Bulletin (State).................

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Free

£5.

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Daily Weather Chart of Australia...............

2s.

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Free

£4

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Flood Gauge Diagram, Brisbane River, Queensland...

5s.

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Flood Gauge Diagram, Burnett River, Queensland....

2s.

6d.

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Free

Food Gauge Diagram, Condamine River, Queensland..

6s.

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Free

Flood Gauge Diagram, Fitzroy River, Queensland....

2s.

6d.

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Free

Flood Gauge Diagram, Mary River, Queensland.....

4s.

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Flood Gauge Diagram, McIntyre River, Queensland...

6s.

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Frost Map of Australia......................

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Graphic Comparison of the Temperatures of Australian Cities with those of the Principal Cities of the World

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Maps showing the Distribution of Sheep, Cattle, Wheat, and Dairies in relation to Rainfall

1s.

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Meteorological Report for South Australia (1906, 1907), and similar publications

2s.

6d.

per copy

Free

Meteorological Report for Western Australia 1907, and similar publications

2s.

6d.

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Free

Monthly Rain Map.........................

2s.

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Free

£1

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Normal Meteorological Charts other than rainfall.....

1s.

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Normal Meteorological Conditions Map of Australia affecting Aviation—

Mounted.........................

3s.

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Unmounted.......................

2s.

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Normal Rainfall Maps.......................

1s.

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Orographical Map of Australia.................

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Potential Cotton Growing Areas Map of Australia....

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Principal River Basin Map of Australia...........

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Production Maps of Australia..................

1s.

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Rain Clock..............................

1s.

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Rain and River Observations, N.S.W., 1903-1908, and back years

7s.

6d.

per copy

Free

Rain and River Observations, N.SW., 1909 to 1914, and similar publications

10s.

6d.

per copy

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Rainfall Map of Australia, showing monthly percentage distribution

1s.

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Free

Rainfall Map, Tropical Storm, June, 1912..........

1s.

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Results of Rainfall Observations, Queensland, 1865 to 1913, and similar publications

10s.

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Results of Rainfall Observations, South Australia and Northern Territory, 1860 to 1917, and similar publications

10s.

6d.

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Free

Results of Rainfall Observations, Victoria, 1840 to 1910

7s.

6d.

per copy

Free

Revised Monthly and Annual Average Pressure Maps of Australia

1s.

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set

Free

Revised Monthly and Annual Average Rainfall Maps of Australia

1s.

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Free

Revised Monthly and Annual Average Temperature Maps of Australia

1s.

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The Australian Environment, especially as controlled by rainfall

5s.

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The Climate and Weather of Australia, Text-book on

5s.

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The Total Eclipse of the Sun, 1st September, 1922, Pamphlet

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Weekly and Monthly Weather Notes, including Rainfall Table

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Free

£1

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Wheat Area Average Rain Maps................

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\n```\n\n(2) Subscriptions shall in every case be payable in advance.\n\n(3) Other similar bulletins and pamphlets issued by the Meteorological Bureau, the price of which is not specifically indicated in the foregoing list, may be sold at the price of Sixpence per copy, and other similar maps at One shilling per copy.\n\nDistribution of publications to institutions.\n\n3\\. (1) Any of the above publications may be distributed free or at cost price to public institutions, Government Departments, corporations and persons approved by the Minister or any officer specially deputed by him on the following conditions:—\n\n(a) That they are posted up for the information of the public;\n\nor\n\n(b)That they are used for educational purposes; or\n\n(c) That they are in return for reciprocal services to the Meteorological Bureau; or\n\n(d) That they are required for advertising the resources of the Commonwealth.\n\n(2) Any of the above publications may also be distributed free to Official Meteorological institutions and other kindred institutions in any part of the world.\n\nWitness fees.\n\n4. (1) A charge shall be made for the services of Officers of the Meteorological Branch, Home and Territories Department, who are subpoenaed to attend as witnesses to give evidence in regard to rainfall or other meteorological element in Courts of Law, the minimum charge to be £1 1s. for a mere statement of facts and £2 2s. for. expert evidence.\n\n \nCertified statement of meteorological conditions.\n\n(2) A minimum charge of £1 1s. shall be made for each certified statement of meteorological conditions to be used as evidence in a Court of Law or elsewhere and issued by the Commonwealth Meteorologist, Melbourne, or the Divisional Meteorologist, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney, and Hobart.\n\nRepeal.\n\n5. The Meteorological Regulations (being Statutory Rules No. 1915/108, as amended by Nos. 1917/193, 1917/218, 1920/176, 1920/177, 1922/82, and 1925/118) are repealed as from the commencement of these Regulations, save as to anything lawfully done or any right, privilege, obligation, or liability acquired, accrued, or incurred thereunder.\n\nPrinted and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by H. J. Green, Government Printer for the State of Victoria.","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"model":"kimi-k2.5","source":"moonshot-realtime","completionTokens":2431},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The regulation maintains the original administrative scope of the Meteorology Act 1906 by setting fees for Bureau publications and expert services. It updates the 1915 fee schedule without expanding into new regulatory areas."},"complexity_factors":["Lengthy tabular schedule listing prices for approximately 50 specific publication types","No interpretation section or defined terms","Simple four-condition test for free institutional distribution","No legislative cross-references beyond the standard repeal clause"],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation fixes charges for weather publications and expert services supplied by the Commonwealth Meteorological Bureau, and authorises free or reduced distribution to schools, government bodies, public institutions and international agencies. It also sets fees for Bureau officers’ certified statements and courtroom testimony, repealing the earlier 1915 rules. It matters to farmers, aviators, shipping, researchers and anyone using or buying official meteorological data or evidence."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"This instrument replaces prior Meteorological Regulations (s.5) and updates the Bureau's commercial and charging regime: it specifies an expanded, detailed price list and subscription rules (s.2), formalises conditions for free distribution subject to Ministerial approval (s.3), and sets minimum legal/evidentiary fees (s.4). The core subject—regulating Meteorological Bureau publications and associated fees—remains, but the regulations refine pricing, distribution approval, and charging procedures."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive itemised price list for many distinct publications and subscription options (s.2(1)) increases length but is mechanically simple.","Ministerial discretion to approve free or cost‑price distribution to institutions adds an administrative decision point (s.3(1)).","Mandatory advance payment for subscriptions creates a billing/compliance rule (s.2(2)).","Minimum fees for witness attendance and certified statements create a separate charging regime and potential verification procedures (s.4(1)–(2)).","Repeal clause preserves past lawful acts while replacing prior regulations, requiring transitional awareness (s.5)."],"plain_english_summary":"Mechanically, these Regulations fix sale prices and subscription terms for Meteorological Bureau publications, permit free or cost‑price distribution to approved institutions, set minimum fees for officers subpoenaed as witnesses and for certified meteorological statements, and repeal earlier Meteorological Regulations.\n\nPurchasers and users pay the listed prices and must prepay subscriptions; the Minister or a deputed officer approves free distributions (s.3); parties seeking certified statements or witness attendance pay minimum fees (s.4). The measure centralises approval, creates modest revenue, and imposes administrative and compliance tasks on the Bureau and users."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/meteorological-regulations","history":"/api/acts/meteorological-regulations/history","analysis":"/api/acts/meteorological-regulations/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/meteorological-regulations/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/meteorological-regulations/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/meteorological-regulations/documents"}}