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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Worksheet

Why do we need government hospitals?

Work in groups to discuss why Australia needs government hospitals. In groups of 4, deal the talking cards. Every…

  • Economics
  • Senior secondary
  • worksheets
 

Worksheet

Hierarchy of human needs

Work in pairs to complete this activity. Brainstorm the following: a. Needs we meet by ourselves. b. Needs…

  • Civics & Citizenship
  • Year 7
  • worksheets
 

Explainer

Tax spending cards

Print one page for each 2 students in your class and cut into individual cards. Health…

  • Economics
  • Senior secondary
  • explainer
 

Explainer

Is that government?

A major way that governments intervene in the market is through taxation.Taxation revenueIn Australia, each of the 3…

  • Economics
  • Senior secondary
  • explainer
 

Explainer

Environment cards

Print one page for each 4 students in your class and cut into individual cards. Environment…

  • Economics
  • Senior secondary
  • explainer
 

Article

Gluttons for punishment

‘There's no denying it: we're gluttons for punishment’ Ross Gittens, Sydney Morning Herald 10 June 2016 When our ever…

  • Economics
  • Senior secondary
  • explainer
 

Worksheet

Gluttons for punishment

In pairs read the article ‘There's no denying it: we're gluttons for punishment’ by Ross Gittens and answer the…

  • Economics
  • Senior secondary
  • worksheets
 

Investigation

Government influences on consumer and business decisions

Conduct a short investigation of government policies and regulations that may impact consumer and business decisions…

  • Economics
  • Senior secondary
  • investigation
 

Investigation

Is that government?

Refer to the Is that government? – Explainer and the ATO website to answer the questions in part 1. Part 1: The…

  • Economics
  • Senior secondary
  • worksheets
 

Explainer

The Australian taxation system

As you read this explainer, highlight the taxes and areas of expenditure you are unfamiliar with. Who collects tax?…

  • Economics
  • Senior secondary
  • explainer
 

Worksheet

The Australian taxation system

Table 1: Total taxation revenue of Australian government, 2017–18 ($m) Australian Government…

  • Economics
  • Senior secondary
  • worksheets
 

Explainer

Sources of income

As you read, highlight any words you do not understand. Income Income is the money people receive. For taxation…

  • Economics
  • Senior secondary
  • explainer