Economics and Business · Modern Era
The World of Work
Exploring types of employment, the gig economy, and the rights of workers.
Key Questions
- 1How is the nature of work changing in the 21st century?
- 2What are the minimum rights and conditions for workers in Australia?
- 3What skills are most valued in the modern Australian workforce?
ACARA Content Descriptions
AC9E8K03
Year: Year 8
Subject: HASS
Unit: Economics and Business
Period: Modern Era
Suggested Methodologies
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