Introduction to Australian Taxation Law
- Subject Code :
TAXA1000
- University :
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- Country :
Australia
Curtin Law School
Taxation Discipline
Introduction to Australian Taxation Law
Assignment 1
Written Essay
Worth 25%
Due Date:
Friday, 28 March 2025 at 11:59PM (AWST)
SUBMIT VIA BLACKBOARD AND TURNITIN
Designed to test your research and critical thinking skills, as well as your analysis and understanding of the recently introduced tax agent dob in provisions in the tax profession.
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 recent introduction of the tax agent dob in provisions in the tax profession.
You then need to source 10 newspaper articles that:
- Are reputable and relevant to this topic (the tax agent dob in provisions);
- Are from an Australian news source;
- Are dated from either 2024 or 2025; and
- Are not scholarly journal articles.
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 (maximum) research essay.
Your research question is to:
Critically explore the benefits and detriments of the recently introduced tax agent dob in provisions to determine whether you believe the benefits of these breach reporting obligations will outweigh their detriments.
In answering this question, you should:
- Have an understanding of the role and purpose of tax professionals;
- Explore how the tax agent dob in provisions operate in the tax profession;
- Explore the benefits and detriments of the tax agent dob in provisions for the tax profession; and
- Provide your opinion on whether you think the benefits of these breach reporting obligations 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.
NOTE: Results will be released three weeks after the due date for the assessment. They will be posted on BlackBoard. Please do not send emails or post queries regarding the date of release of the results.
Important Information
Due Date | Friday, 28 March 2025 at 11:59PM (AWST) |
Word Limit | Part A A word limit is not applicable to Part A. Part B 1,100 words maximum (excluding referencing and cover page). Note the word count includes any numbers/symbols/characters. Word limits will be strictly adhered to. A 5% penalty of the assessment weighting will be applied for every 100 words (or part thereof) over the word limit. This means that if your research essay is 1,101 words you will be penalised 5% of the assessment weighting. |
Format | Part A Your 10 newspaper articles must be in PDF format. Part B Must adopt an essay structure (e.g. introduction, a series of body paragraphs and conclusion) that addresses all facets of the research question posed with appropriate style and [removed]i.e., appropriate sentence structure and expression, correct grammar, spelling and punctuation). Headings and sub-headings are encouraged to aid readability. When providing your opinion any point of view (i.e., first, second or third) is acceptable so long as it makes sense. Requirements as to presentation (i.e., acceptable font, line spacing etc) are provided under Presentation and Coversheet further below. Ensure your discussion is analytical rather than descriptive in nature. |
Knowledge Testing | This assignment is designed to test your research and critical thinking skills, as well as your analysis and understanding of the recently introduced tax agent dob in provisions in the tax profession.? |
Marking Guide | A rubric is attached to this assignment that sets out the criteria on which you are being assessed. You are advised to read this carefully. |
Submission | Part A Your 10 newspaper articles must be submitted as PDF files (links to any newspaper articles will not be accepted). They must be submitted via the Blackboard submission portal located under the Assessment tab Assessment 1. Please note that the Blackboard submission portal is slightly different to Turnitin and will allow you to upload multiple files at a time before you click submit to confirm your submission. We recommend you upload your newspaper articles to this area as 10 separate PDF files, rather than one combined file. Part B Your research essay (with coversheet, see further below) must be submitted via the Turnitin link located on the units Blackboard site (under the Assessment tab Assessment 1). If you have any difficulties submitting either Part of this assessment, ensure you email it to the Unit Co-ordinator before the due date/time, to avoid any penalties being applied. You will be required to submit your assessment through the relevant area without further amendment, but this will be accepted as submission before the due date as an interim measure. |
Coversheet | Part A A coversheet is not required for Part A. Part B Your research essay must be submitted with a completed Assessment Coversheet. The Assessment Coversheet is located under the Assessment tab on the units BlackBoard site. Please submit the Assessment Coversheet and your research essay as a single PDF or Word document. As Turnitin will only allow you to submit one document please do not submit them separately. |
Presentation | Part A No additional presentation requirements. Part B Your research essay must be in Calibri, Arial or Times New Roman font, 1.5 line spacing, 2.5cm page margins and in a font size no smaller than 11 point. |
Referencing | Part A You do not need to provide references for the PDF version of your 10 newspaper articles. However, if you rely upon any of your 10 newspaper articles in Part B, then you must reference them in Part B accordingly. Part B Your research essay must be referenced in accordance with the Australian Guide to Legal Citation (4th edition). Marks will be deducted for poor referencing. Useful Referencing Guides: Curtin AGLC4 Condensed Guide | AGLC4 Full Guide |
Bibliography | You are not required to include a bibliography. |
Extensions | Extensions will be granted for this assessment in accordance with the unit outline (see the Unit Outline). |
AI | You must not use AI in this assessment. |
Late submission penalties | Late submissions are permitted for this assessment and penalties will be administered in accordance with the unit outline (see the Unit Outline). |
Unit Learning Outcomes and Graduate Capabilities Addressed |
