Stage 5 – NSW Commerce

Provide students with a detailed understanding of the business environment including relevant legislation. Build the knowledge needed for independence, including financial literacy around tax and superannuation. Most of the activities and resources have been developed for students in Stage 5. However, teachers can adapt the resources to suit the needs of students in Stage 4 and Life Skills. 

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The costs and benefits of contributing to super

In this activity, students consider a number of scenarios to weigh up the costs and benefits of making pre-tax…

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Ethical super funds

Students may have to choose a super fund when they are over 18 years of age, or even sooner if they work for more than…

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Super scams

Being uninformed about your financial rights and responsibilities can be costly. In this activity students learn about…

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Tax and business records

Students learn about business requirements in relation to record keeping. They learn that, under tax law, record…

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How is business tax collected?

Students explore how business tax is reported and collected through business activity statements. They apply their…

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The sharing economy and the changing nature of work

Students learn about the sharing economy and use it as a case study to investigate the changing nature of work.

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Dispute resolution and the ATO

Students investigate the dispute resolution processes of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and develop advice…

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Governments and the external operating environment

Students examine the role of governments when planning and operating a small business, such as the opportunities and…

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Budgeting

In this activity students learn that budgeting is an important financial planning tool. They learn the steps involved…

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Setting financial goals

In this activity, students learn how to set SMART financial goals for short- and long-term financial decisions.…

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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…

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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.…

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