Humanities & Social Sciences

Dedicated lessons across key curriculum areas to give students practical and applied knowledge of Australia’s tax and superannuation systems.

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Instructions

The consequences of dishonesty

Being honest is not always easy but the risks of being dishonest can have serious consequences. These range from losing…

  • NSW Commerce
  • Stage 5
  • explainer
 

Explainer

Cash, tax and super

When you are employed, it’s important you understand your rights in relation to tax and super. Some employers pay…

  • NSW Commerce
  • Stage 5
  • explainer
 

Investigation

Changes to tax spending

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

  • NSW Commerce
  • Stage 5
  • explainer
 

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…

  • NSW Commerce
  • Stage 5
  • explainer
 

Investigation

Tax systems and transparency

Explore the relationship between tax systems, levels of tax revenue and the role of government in different countries.…

  • Civics & Citizenship
  • Year 10
  • investigation
 

Worksheet

What happens next?

Write answers to the following frequently asked questions: How long does it take to process a tax return? What…

  • NSW Commerce
  • Stage 5
  • worksheets
 

Investigation

Better Life Index

How do we compare the real impact of a tax system on the quality of life of a nation’s people?Tax spending as a…

  • Civics & Citizenship
  • Year 10
  • worksheets
 

Case study

Foreign aid for micro-entrepreneurs

Australian aid supporting women and micro-entrepreneurs to rebuild after Nepal earthquakes  7 December 2016 Kalyani…

  • Civics & Citizenship
  • Year 10
  • explainer
 

Information

Foreign aid Bill debate

Now that you’ve researched different ways the Australian Government can support other countries through foreign aid,…

  • Civics & Citizenship
  • Year 10
  • explainer
 

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…

  • NSW Commerce
  • Stage 5
  • worksheets
 

Investigation

Starting a business

Both the Australian Government and several states and territories support small businesses by providing advice on their…

  • Business
  • Senior secondary
  • investigation
 

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…

  • NSW Commerce
  • Stage 5
  • explainer