Fact Sheet 4

Business, Economics, and Thoroughbred Racing in Australia

YEAR 7-10

Resource Overview

Year 7- 10
Economic impacts - data collection activity
20 minutes
Year 7- 10
Graphing state and territory data
20 - 30 minutes
Year 7- 10
Economic impacts - case studies
5 minutes
Year 7- 10
Summary response activity
20 minutes

This fact sheet explores the significant economic impact of the thoroughbred racing industry in Australia, highlighting its contributions to national revenue, employment, and regional development. Students investigate the economic roles of stakeholders, including breeders, and racing clubs, and examine how tourism and community-based activities contribute to the economic sustainability of the sector. Through data analysis, students develop their ability to interpret economic trends and identify cause-and-effect relationships.

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Thoroughbred Breeders Australia

Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) is the national peak body established for the benefit of the Australian thoroughbred breeding industry. TBA, a not-for-profit organisation, has a membership base of 4,200 individual breeders and other industry participants, and is also the parent company of the six state breeders’ associations.

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