Making and Breaking Laws · The Legislative Process

Why Laws Change

Analyzing how social changes and technological shifts require new or updated legislation.

Key Questions

  1. 1What is the government's role in keeping laws up to date?
  2. 2Who should decide when a law is no longer fair?
  3. 3What rights are in tension when new laws restrict digital behavior?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9HASS6K03
Year: Year 6
Subject: Civics & Citizenship
Unit: Making and Breaking Laws
Period: The Legislative Process

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