Rules, Laws, and Fair Play · Justice & Ethics

The Importance of Fair Laws

Analyzing how laws protect individuals and ensure that society functions in an orderly and just way.

Key Questions

  1. 1What would a just policy look like if there were no written laws?
  2. 2Who should decide if a law is no longer useful?
  3. 3What rights are in tension when safety laws restrict personal freedom?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9HASS4K02AC9HASS4S05
Year: Year 4
Subject: Civics & Citizenship
Unit: Rules, Laws, and Fair Play
Period: Justice & Ethics

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