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. 

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Government intervention in the economy

In this activity, students learn why and how governments intervene in the economy. They consolidate their understanding…

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Tax in our lives

In this activity, students explore goods and services they and their families use that are provided by governments,…

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Government decisions game

By playing a game, students develop an understanding of the trade-offs that governments make when they intervene in the…

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Our spending and GST

Students learn that even if they are not working, they are taxpayers and pay tax on most goods and services they…

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What are my spending habits?

Students learn to use spending diaries to work out how they spend their money and whether their spending habits are…

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Fairness of the taxation system

In this activity, students are asked to consider whether the income taxation system in Australia is fair. They learn…

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Taxing fat

In this activity, students learn about measures governments can use to discourage the consumption of sugar sweetened…

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Making decisions

In this activity, students learn to use the PACED grid decision-making strategy to make a personal purchasing decision…

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Scams and identity theft

As the world becomes more and more digitised, the prevalence of scams has also increased. Scams, including identity…

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Superannuation - Risks and rewards

There are both risks and rewards associated with all investments, including superannuation. In this activity students…

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Saving, investing and super

In this activity, students explore what they can do with their money and the risks and rewards associated with each…

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Responsibilities of workplace participants

In this activity, students learn about the responsibilities of employers and employees in relation to taxation and…

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