Civics and Citizenship

Help students understand Australia’s government system, including laws about tax and discussions of how policy is formulated. 

62 results
 

Tax and community cohesion

Students explore how past actions and events influence people today and how governments use tax revenue for the…

  • Civics & Citizenship
  • Year 7
  • AC v9.0
  • activity
 

The taxation system and a ‘fair go’

Students explore the basic structure of the Australian income tax system and start to form views about the fairness of…

  • Civics & Citizenship
  • Year 7
  • AC v9.0
  • activity
 

The Budget - Getting the balance right for voters

Students explore the role of elected representatives in making decisions and governing on our behalf. They consider how…

  • Civics & Citizenship
  • Year 8
  • AC v9.0
  • activity
 

Tax, services and the division of power

Students learn about the roles and responsibilities of the 3 levels of government, including the division of powers.…

  • Civics & Citizenship
  • Year 7
  • AC v8.4
  • activity
 

Tax and community cohesion

Students explore how past actions and events influence people today and how governments use tax revenue for the…

  • Civics & Citizenship
  • Year 7
  • AC v8.4
  • activity
 

Worksheet

Values of the taxation system

Does our tax system reflect our community values? In pairs, discuss the kinds of values that are being expressed…

  • Civics & Citizenship
  • Year 10
  • Worksheet
 

Visualiser

Our democratic values

  Linked activity: Values of democracy and the tax system

  • Civics & Citizenship
  • Year 10
  • Visualiser
 

Explainer

Tax, services and the three levels of government

All 3 levels of government in Australia work together to provide Australians with the goods and services they need.…

  • Civics & Citizenship
  • Year 7
  • Explainer
 

Explainer

The division of powers

What is the division of powers and how do law making powers matter when it comes to the services our governments…

  • Civics & Citizenship
  • Year 7
  • Explainer
 

Information

Government grant project starters

The project starters below are suggestions only. Students are encouraged to develop their own application for a project…

  • Civics & Citizenship
  • Year 7
  • Information
 

Case study

For a fair Australia

Read this hypothetical case study of a local government decision about land use. Ajax Adventure Company has purchased…

  • Civics & Citizenship
  • Year 7
  • Case study
 

Visualiser

Fairness isn't optional

  Linked activity: Values of democracy and the tax system

  • Civics & Citizenship
  • Year 10
  • Visualiser