40Distribution of remaining balance of the Account

#### 40 Distribution of remaining balance of the Account (1) The Secretary, on behalf of the Commonwealth, may distribute to persons who are or were participating persons any balance standing to the credit of the Public Interest Telecommunications Services Special Account that remains after all payments payable by the Commonwealth, in respect of debits from the Account for an eligible levy period, have been paid. (2) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine rules for making those distributions. (3) The Secretary must comply with any rules determined under subsection (2).