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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Playing the long game
Most people have super and it will make their lives better when they retire. Use the moneysmart retirement planner to…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
worksheets
Tax law and our values
Does tax law reflect Australian values and the key ideas underpinning our democracy?
Taxation cannot be collected…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
explainer
Tax revenue and human rights
How do we compare the real impact of a tax system on the human rights of a nation’s people?Your challenge is to find…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
worksheets
Tax systems and freedom
Part 1: Locating information and assessing its reliability
Use the internet to locate a map of freedom in the world…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
worksheets
Tax makes our lives better
Now you’ve learned about the benefits of tax revenue and spending, it’s time to convince others.
Your task is to…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
explainer
ATO scams
Part 1: Knowing the facts
Sometimes people impersonate the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) with scam phone calls,…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
worksheets
Business structures
One of the first things you do when you start a business is decide on how it will be structured. Businesses are set up…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
explainer
The pros and cons of different business structures
There are advantages and disadvantages associated with different business structures. Read Business structures –…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
worksheets
Which business will I choose?
Your hypothetical situation
For some time, your ambition has been to start and run a business in your local area. You…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
worksheets
Planning for business success
Why plan?
The first step to business success is planning. Businesses need to make plans for the short- and long-term…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
explainer
Developing a business plan
Refer to Planning for business success – Explainer
Fred currently makes money from friends and family by walking…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
worksheets
Managing your super
Your superannuation balance at retirement may influence how comfortable your retirement is. It is important that you…