Postal and Telecommunications Commissions (Transitional Provisions) Act 1975

The Postal and Telecommunications Commissions (Transitional Provisions) Act 1975 is a legislation that deals with the transfer of assets and liabilities of the Postmaster-General's Department to the Australian Postal Commission and the Australian Telecommunications Commission. The Act provides for the repeal and savings of certain provisions, including the transfer of money orders and telegrams. The Australian Postal Commission is responsible for expending funds held in the Money Order Account and paying amounts to the Unclaimed Moneys Fund. The Australian Telecommunications Commission is entitled to possession of telegrams delivered before the commencing day and may institute proceedings for the recovery of compensation.