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Students learn about the budgetary measures the Australian Government uses to reduce inequality in the distribution of income, including the progressive tax system, welfare payments and the provision of merit goods. They analyse data to draw conclusions about the impact of these measures on income distribution.

In this set of interconnected learning experiences students explore forms of taxation and how tax relates to improving wellbeing. They propose how tax could be used for local health promotion.

Students investigate a government superannuation policy and make a judgment on the extent to which it has been successful in promoting equity in the distribution of income and wealth.

In this activity, students engage in an interactive to consider the impact of changes to Australia’s tax base on government revenue, macroeconomic goals and equity in the distribution of income. They work in groups to predict the impact of tax reform proposals and to assess whether these proposals meet the principles of a good taxation system.

Students examine the Australian Government’s 2019–20 Budget. They explore the size and composition of estimated revenue, distinguish between direct and indirect taxation and form a judgment on the relative merits of indirect taxes in relation to equity. Students also explore the relative significance of estimated government spending in relation to its different functions and draw conclusions about how government spending corrects market failure…

Students learn that budgetary policy relates to changes in the level and composition of the Australian Government’s revenue and expenditure for the financial year ahead. They explore how budgetary policy is used as a key aggregate demand management mechanism and how different stances can be used to counter business cyclic changes. Students also analyse federal Budget data and Australia’s performance at achieving domestic macroeconomic objectives…

Students explore tax reform as a microeconomic policy used by governments to affect aggregate supply, domestic macroeconomic goals and living standards. Students investigate the impact of one tax policy on Australia’s productive capacity and consider any trade-offs associated with this policy.

In this activity, students use an interactive to explore the impact of different income tax systems on the income received and tax paid by people on different incomes and how these systems affect government revenue. They use the interactive to create an income tax system they think is fairest and justify their choice.