Civics and Citizenship

Help students understand Australia’s government system, including laws about tax and discussions of how policy is formulated. 

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Tax and community cohesion

Students explore how past actions and events influence people today and how governments use tax revenue for the…

  • Civics & Citizenship
  • Year 7
  • AC v9.0
  • activity
 

The taxation system and a ‘fair go’

Students explore the basic structure of the Australian income tax system and start to form views about the fairness of…

  • Civics & Citizenship
  • Year 7
  • AC v9.0
  • activity
 

The Budget - Getting the balance right for voters

Students explore the role of elected representatives in making decisions and governing on our behalf. They consider how…

  • Civics & Citizenship
  • Year 8
  • AC v9.0
  • activity
 

Making laws with a case study of tax

Students learn about how government is formed, including the role of political parties and independents. They explore…

  • Civics & Citizenship
  • Year 8
  • AC v9.0
  • activity
 

Tax spending and our sense of community

Students explore and identify knowledge, qualities and characteristics that underpin an Australian sense of community.…

  • Civics & Citizenship
  • Year 8
  • AC v9.0
  • activity
 

How policies are shaped with a case study of superannuation

Students consider the reasons for superannuation and why employers are required to make compulsory payments to each…

  • Civics & Citizenship
  • Year 9
  • AC v9.0
  • activity
 

How tax contributes to community and civic life

Students consider the importance of people as models to be emulated in a productive society and they explore the role…

  • Civics & Citizenship
  • Year 9
  • AC v9.0
  • activity
 

Values of democracy and the tax system

Students examine and clarify their personal views on the values that underpin Australian democracy. They investigate…

  • Civics & Citizenship
  • Year 10
  • AC v9.0
  • activity
 

Tax systems and quality of life

Students consider how valid tax revenue comparisons are able to be made across countries and draw conclusions about the…

  • Civics & Citizenship
  • Year 10
  • AC v9.0
  • activity
 

International obligations and tax spending

Students explore reasons why Australia’s aid program extends further than assisting people in crisis situations and…

  • Civics & Citizenship
  • Year 10
  • AC v9.0
  • activity
 

Tax systems, democracy, and human rights

Students explore the relationship between democracy, freedoms and human rights. They extend this understanding further…

  • Civics & Citizenship
  • Year 10
  • AC v9.0
  • activity
 

Influences on government policy and the media

Students explore how groups and outside bodies sometimes seek to influence government policies for their own purposes.…

  • Civics & Citizenship
  • Year 9
  • AC v9.0
  • activity