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. Most of the activities and resources have been developed for students in Stage 5. However, teachers can adapt the resources to suit the needs of students in Stage 4 and Life Skills.
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Scams and identity theft
Part 1: What is identity and why is it important?
According to Article 8 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
Worksheet
Super investment options
When it comes to choosing a super investment option, your future could depend on the decisions you make now – so take a…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
Explainer
Superannuation risks and rewards
Investigate the balance between risk and reward.
The following is an approximate of superannuation returns over…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
Worksheet
What would I do with a windfall?
Imagine you have inherited $10,000. You have 3 options:
save it
invest it
deposit it in your superannuation…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
Worksheet
Saving, investing and super
What is the difference between saving and investing?
Have you ever saved up to buy something? Maybe you are putting…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
Explainer
Responsibilities of workplace participants
Everyone is the workplace has obligations and/or responsibilities in relation to both tax and super. Whether you’re an…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
Explainer
Tax, super and pay slips
Income tax
Australia has a progressive tax system. This means that the more people earn, the more tax they pay and the…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
Explainer
My responsibilities in relation to tax
Submitting a tax returnA tax return is the form you use to tell the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) how much income…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
Explainer
The consequences of dishonesty
Being honest is not always easy but the risks of being dishonest can have serious consequences. These range from losing…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
Instructions
Cash, tax and super
When you are employed, it’s important you understand your rights in relation to tax and super.
Some employers pay…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
Explainer
Changes to tax spending
Explore changes to Australian Government spending over a two-year period.
Part A: Simple challenge
About two-thirds…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
Investigation
Taxation systems and living standards
The table below shows government revenue and spending as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP) for 4 countries…
