Inequality Quiz (Student Set)

What is Progressive Taxation? (More than one answer)

• The more you earn the more tax you pay.

• The less you earn the more tax you pay.

• The more you earn the less tax you pay.

• The less you earn the less tax you pay.

What is tax evasion?

• Not paying the taxes owed

• Paying your taxes on time

• Ilegal Photography

• Not making enough money to pay tax

What is the current hourly/weekly minimum wage?

• $14.83 hourly / $593.20 weekly

• $21.83 hourly /  $812.60 weekly

• $17.34 hourly / $693.60 weekly

• $20.55 hourly / $822 weekly

What is Tax Fraud?

• Lying about your income to pay less tax

• The Polish Prime Minister

• Not making enough money to pay tax

• Peter Rabbit

What is the Government doing to strengthen social safety nets?

• Charging more tax to higher incomes and giving more to services. 

• Providing more Centrelink money

• Providing $9 billion to services to support people. 

• Giving more Medicare.

What is the current unemployment rate in Australia?

•  3.5%

• 5.5%

• 6.5%

• 7.5%

What is the current GDP growth rate of Australia?

• 2.0%

•  2.5%

• 3.0%

• 3.5%

Which of the following statements accurately describes the impact of income inequality on people's health?

• Income inequality has no significant impact on people's health.

• Income inequality leads to improved overall health outcomes for everyone in a society.

• Income inequality is associated with worse health outcomes, such as higher rates of disease and shorter life expectancy, particularly for those with lower incomes.

• Income inequality only affects mental health and has no impact on physical health.

Which of the next statements describes how income equality impacts education?

• Income inequality has no significant impact on people's access to education.

• Income inequality is associated with lower levels of educational attainment and reduced access to quality education, particularly for those with lower incomes.

• Income inequality only affects the quality of education provided to the wealthiest members of society.

• Income inequality leads to improved education outcomes for everyone in a society.

What is the main driver of the Australian economy?

• Agriculture

• Manufacturing

• Services

• Mining