Economic Performance and Living Standards · Current
Wealth Inequality in Australia
Analysing the gap between the rich and poor and the role of the social safety net.
Key Questions
- 1Is Australia still the land of the "Fair Go"?
- 2How does the tax system redistribute wealth?
- 3What are the long-term consequences of housing unaffordability?
ACARA Content Descriptions
AC9E10K03
Year: Year 10
Subject: HASS
Unit: Economic Performance and Living Standards
Period: Current
Suggested Methodologies
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