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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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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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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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.…