What does the cryptic crossword clue "A lot of support in Oz – you can count on it (6)" mean?

The definition is "on it". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). BAC (synonym="BAC") in AUS (synonym="AUS") = ABACUS; definition: "count on it" The answer is ABACUS.

A lot of support in Oz – you can count on it (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29247 | 20 Down | 2023-12-07 flower

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