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Develop a chart showing the types of media you use to obtain information and how often you use them (see table 1 as an example). Use the internet to identify and list the owners of the media you use. Table 1: My Media Type of media Name (program, newspaper, website) Frequency (every day, twice a week, etc) Owner (corporation or individuals) Location Print…

Work in groups of 4 to complete this task. Read each hypothetical scenario and answer the questions that follow. Scenario 1 The government plans to reform the tax system that does not involve changes to the tax rates for low-income earners. A major media outlet gets wind of the government’s plans and writes a story that focuses on wide-spread tax reform that will impact ALL taxpayers. a. Is the scenario an example of misinformation,…

Part 1: Interpreting bank statements Bank statement - Sample Account details Codes Name: J. Citizen Bank code: 85-92-00 Date: 30 June 2021 Account number: 011 657 8904 DD = Direct debit (money automatically withdrawn from your account) DC = Debit card (purchases using your card) CR = Credit (deposits) ATM = Cash withdrawal Transactions Date Code…

BackgroundThe Australian and NSW governments, together with 8 local governments are working together to transform employment, public transport, housing and services in Western Sydney through the development of the Western Parkland City.The Western Parkland City Liveability Program forms part of the development program by funding local government projects such as the Campbelltown Billabong Parklands project that will improve the liveability of…

Print one copy and cut into individual cards and distribute one card to each group.   Elderly residents      Teenage skateboarders    Parents with young children       Indigenous groups       Residents with disabilities       Residents living opposite Apex Park along The Parkway       Linked activities: Improving the…

Open the Income tax systems calculator.Part 1: Compare different income tax systemsHayley earns $50,000 per year as a part–time primary school teacher; Neil earns $120,000 per year as a shotfirer on a mine site; Tayla earns $250,000 per year as a pilot and Tyrone earns $600,000 per year as an AFL footballer.Type the income and tax rates in the interactive calculator to investigate the total tax payable by each of these individuals and the…

As entrepreneurs you are going to open a hypothetical dog-walking business. Entrepreneurs assume risks and then keep track of income and expenses to inform decision-making and fulfil legal requirements. In your groups, decide on a name for your business and how much you will charge per dog per 10 minutes. Scenarios Day of the week Number Activity Monday 1. Bought 2 new leashes at $20.00 each. Tuesday 2.…

Background Following the 2010–2011 and 2013 Queensland floods, the Australian Government organised a national emergency response involving multi-service activity by the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Following each flood, the ADF aided civilian emergency response efforts. These initiatives were called: Operation Queensland Flood Assist I (2011) Operation Queensland Flood Assist II (2013) Investigate Research the following: Causes of…