Economics, Civics and Citizenship · Contemporary
Consumer Rights and Responsibilities
The legal protections for consumers and the ethics of consumption.
Key Questions
- 1How does the Australian Consumer Law protect you?
- 2What is the impact of "planned obsolescence" on the economy?
- 3Is "ethical consumption" a privilege or a duty?
ACARA Content Descriptions
AC9E9K01
Year: Year 9
Subject: Humanities and Social Sciences
Unit: Economics, Civics and Citizenship
Period: Contemporary
Suggested Methodologies
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