How Laws Are Made

Understanding Australia's Law-Making Process Year 6 Civics and Citizenship

Why Do We Need Laws?

Think about your school rules What would happen without any rules? Share your ideas with a partner

What Is a Law?

Rules that everyone in Australia must follow Made by our government to keep us safe Help create fairness and order in our community Different from school rules - they apply to everyone

The Australian Law-Making Process

Where Laws Begin

Ideas can come from many places: Members of Parliament Community groups asking for change Government departments Sometimes from ordinary people like you!

Hands-On Activity: Law-Making Sequence

Work in groups of 3-4 students Use the step cards to create your flowchart Discuss why each step is important Be ready to explain your sequence to another group

Key People in Law-Making

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Remember

Laws are made step-by-step to ensure they are fair and helpful for everyone in our community