Year 10 – Economics and Business

Help students understand the links between tax revenue, government policy and living standards. In addition, lessons cover how to choose a superannuation fund and the importance of a long-term view to superannuation investment. 

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Instructions

What if?

Now that you have explored the relationship between a country’s taxation system and living standards, consider the…

  • Economics & Business
  • Year 10
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Investigation

Taxation systems and living standards

The table below shows government revenue and spending as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP) for 4 countries…

  • Economics & Business
  • Year 10
  • investigation
 

Explainer

Contributing to super

You may decide that your employer's 12% contributions may not be enough to build the lifestyle you want for retirement…

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  • Year 10
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Worksheet

The costs and benefits of contributing to super

There are several ways you can boost your super. A tax-effective way is through salary sacrificing. Find out how…

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  • Year 10
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Investigation

Strategies to increase the pace of electric car uptake

With a partner, identify the costs that occur when driving on a freeway in peak-hour. Include the costs for the driver…

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  • Year 10
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Article

Closing the gap for women's superannuation

Noel Whittaker  June 23, 2018  Last week I had the pleasure of attending a seminar on Superannuation and…

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  • Year 10
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Explainer

Using taxes and social welfare payments to redistribute income

Even in a wealthy country, such as Australia, some people have little or no money, few goods, and limited means of…

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  • Year 10
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Investigation

Changes to tax spending

Explore changes to Australian Government spending over a two-year period. Part A: Simple challenge About two-thirds…

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  • Year 10
  • investigation
 

Worksheet

Which individual income tax system would work best?

Open the Income tax systems calculator.Part 1: Compare different income tax systemsHayley earns $50,000 per year…

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  • Year 10
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Visualiser

Choosing a super fund

  Linked activity: Choosing a super fund

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  • Year 10
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Worksheet

Choosing a super fund

You are in the market for a super fund There are several comparison websites you can use. ASIC provides the following…

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  • Year 10
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Data sheet

Life events cards

Print one copy for each group of 4 students, cut into individual cards and distribute one set to each group.…

  • Economics & Business
  • Year 10
  • explainer