7–10Commerce 7–10 Syllabus
The new Commerce 7–10 Syllabus (2024) is to be implemented from 2027.
2025 and 2026 – Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2027 – Start teaching new syllabus
School sectors are responsible for implementing syllabuses and are best placed to provide schools with specific guidance and information on implementation given their understanding of their individual contexts.
Content
Life Skills
Through collaborative curriculum planning, it may be decided that Life Skills outcomes and content are the most appropriate option for some students with intellectual disability.
This content aligns with course content from the following focus areas:
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Rules at home, in school and in the community
Who rules apply to
The definition of a law
Who laws apply to
Reasons laws are needed
Differences between civil and criminal law
Who makes laws
The role of law enforcement agencies
The role of the courts
Different types of courts
Decision-making in different contexts
Features of democracy in Australia
Responsibilities of the 3 levels of government
The role of political parties
Reasons for elections
The right to vote
The responsibility to vote
The voting process
The basic rights of all humans
Characteristics of human rights
How human rights relate to children and young people in Australia
Organisations that safeguard human rights
Individuals and groups responsible for enforcing the law
Legal structures and processes for resolving disputes
Engaging in advocacy and self-advocacy
Who can make legal decisions for children
Reasons legal decisions can be made for children
The legal age for key rights and responsibilities
The rights and responsibilities of young people when interacting with the police
Types of crime
The rights of the accused
The rights of victims
Consequences of breaking the law
Reasons for accessing the legal system
Barriers to accessing the legal system
Types of legal and non-legal support services
Issues that affect an individual as a member of the community
Ways to respond to and influence political decisions
Running for public office
The election process
Ways to campaign in an election
Groups in the community that people can belong to
Roles and responsibilities in groups
Reasons for active community participation
Skills needed for effective community participation
Ways that young people can become involved in their community
Investigate a current issue in relation to the legal, political and/or community environment
Communicate solutions and/or actions in response to the current issue investigated
Create an oral, visual, written or multimodal text to communicate ideas relating to the legal, political and community environment