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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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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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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