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Online Safety Act 2021
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#### 192 Purposes of the Account
The purposes of the Online Safety Special Account are as follows:
(a) to enhance online safety for Australians;
(b) to make grants under paragraph 27(1)(g);
(c) to pay:
(i) remuneration, and other employment‑related costs and expenses, in respect of APS employees whose duties relate to the performance of the Commissioner’s functions or the exercise of the Commissioner’s powers; and
(ii) any other costs, expenses and other obligations incurred by the Commonwealth in connection with the performance of the Commissioner’s functions or the exercise of the Commissioner’s powers.
> Note: See section 80 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (which deals with special accounts).