492Objectives of the Authority

492 Objectives of the Authority The objectives of the Authority are to— (a) manage the accident compensation scheme as effectively, efficiently and economically as is possible; and (b) manage the accident compensation scheme in a financially viable manner; and S. 492(ba) inserted by No. 27/2025 s. 27. (ba) manage the accident compensation scheme— (i) in a manner that ensures a high-quality service is provided to all claimants and users of the scheme; and (ii) in a way that ensures all claimants and users of the scheme are treated fairly, respectfully and with dignity; and S. 492(c) amended by No. 5/2021 s. 25. (c) ensure that appropriate compensation and provisional payments are paid to injured workers in the most socially and economically appropriate manner and as expeditiously as possible; and (d) develop such internal management structures and procedures as will enable the Authority to perform its functions and exercise its powers effectively, efficiently and economically; and (e) administer this Act, the **Accident Compensation Act 1985**, the **Workers Compensation Act 1958**, the **Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004**, the **Equipment (Public Safety) Act 1994** and the **Dangerous Goods Act 1985**.