Introduction – Australian Taxation Law
Assessment Details
This assessment task is comprised of two (2) parts — Part A and Part B. Both Parts must be completed.
Part A — Source 10 Newspaper Articles (worth 5%, i.e., 5 Marks)
Part A requires that you review traditional and online media (e.g., print newspapers or reputable online news sites) that explore the proposed Australian Stage 3 Tax Cuts.
You then need to source 10 newspaper articles that:
- Are reputable and relevant to this topic (the proposed Australian Stage 3 Tax Cuts);
- Are from an Australian news source;
- Are dated from either 2023 or 2024; and
- Are not scholarly journal articles.
Introduction – Australian Taxation Law
The 10 newspaper articles must be submitted in PDF format in accordance with the requirements noted under ‘Important Information’ further below. Links to any newspaper articles will not be accepted.
You do not need to provide a summary of the 10 newspaper articles.
As example, reputable Australian news sources might include: The Australian Financial Review, ABC News, The Sydney Morning Herald, 9News etc. You may also find the Factiva Database within the Curtin Library useful. A factsheet on how to use this database and a short video presentation is included in the assessment folder for this assignment on BlackBoard.
Part B — Write a Research Essay (worth 20%, i.e., 20 Marks)
After reading your newspaper articles and exploring the topic in more detail, you will then need to comment and offer your opinion within a short 1,100 word research essay.
Introduction – Australian Taxation Law
Your research question is to:
Critically explore the benefits and detriments of proceeding with the proposed Australian Stage 3 Tax Cuts to determine whether you believe the benefits of adopting the proposed Australian Stage 3 Tax Cuts outweigh their detriments. APA.
In answering this question, you should:
- Have an understanding of the structure and purpose of the Australian Taxation System;
- Explore how the proposed Australian Stage 3 Tax Cuts will alter the Australian Taxation System;
- Explore the benefits and detriments of adopting the proposed Australian Stage 3 Tax Cuts for Australian taxpayers; and
- Provide your opinion on whether you think the benefits of adopting the proposed Australian Stage 3 Tax Cuts will outweigh their detriments. This area is about your opinion so you need to ensure that you provide your own personal views of the topic in a professional and constructive manner.
Please do not just provide a detailed summary of the newspaper articles you have included in Part A. As this is a research essay, it is expected that you will need to perform more robust research beyond your 10 newspaper articles provided in Part A. This may include referring to, if applicable, scholarly journal articles, Australian Taxation Office Rulings, wider research platforms or tax professional organisations.