What is the Tax, Super + You competition?
The Tax, Super + You competition is an educational initiative organised by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) for students in years 7–12. It encourages students to creatively explore topics related to tax and superannuation responsibilities. The competition is divided into Junior and Senior categories, each with specific topics for participants to address through various creative formats.
What are the prizes for the Tax, Super + You competition?
The Tax, Super + You competition offers a total prize pool of $12,000. In both the Junior and Senior categories, the top three entries receive $1,000 each, with an additional $1,000 awarded to their respective schools. Prizes are provided as pre-paid cards and sent to the school address listed on the entry form.
When does the competition close?
Entries for the competition must be submitted by 5.00pm AEST on Friday, 4 September 2026. Late entries will not be accepted.
How do I enter the competition?
To enter the competition, students must submit their entries addressing the specified topics for their category. Entries can be submitted in various formats, including written pieces, artworks, videos, or digital media. Students under 16 should use approved education platforms or have a school representative or parent/guardian submit entries on their behalf.
Who is eligible to enter the Tax, Super + You competition?
The competition is open to all students in years 7–12 enrolled in the Australian education system. Immediate family members of the judging panel are excluded from participating.
How is the winner selected?
Winners are selected by a judging panel after shortlisting entries from each category. Three winning entries are chosen per category based on criteria such as relevance, accuracy, originality, execution, and potential marketing value. The ATO will notify winners by email and publish results on taxsuperandyou.gov.au and in a media release.
How will the winner be notified?
Winners of the competition will be notified via email. Additionally, their names will be published on the official website taxsuperandyou.gov.au and included in a media release.
Who is the promoter of the Tax, Super + You competition?
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is the promoter of the Tax, Super + You competition.