11–12Economics 11–12 Syllabus (2025)
The new Economics 11–12 Syllabus (2025) is to be implemented from 2027 and will replace the Economics Stage 6 Syllabus (2009).
2026
- Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2027, Term 1
- Start teaching the new syllabus for Year 11
- Start implementing new Year 11 school-based assessment requirements
- Continue to teach the Economics Stage 6 Syllabus (2009) for Year 12
2027, Term 4
- Start teaching the new syllabus for Year 12
- Start implementing new Year 12 school-based assessment requirements
2028
- First HSC examination for the new syllabus
Content
Year 11
The Business and Economics Life Skills 11–12 Syllabus and its outcomes are being developed alongside the Business Studies 11–12 Syllabus.
Role and basis of international trade in the economy, including voluntary exchange for mutual benefit and the efficient allocation of resources
Value, direction and composition of Australia’s international trade
Features of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trade, including major exports and historical international trade routes
Identify trade outcomes, including balanced, surplus and deficit
Features of international investment flows, including foreign debt and foreign equity
Value, direction and composition of Australia’s international investment
Role of Loading in facilitating international trade and investment flows
Measurement of the relative value of the Australian dollar using bilateral exchange rates
Purpose of the Loading as a record of international economic transactions