Politics in Australia - Year 9: Policy Development - Legislative Process

*     Law supports broad social values with goals such as promoting democratic processes, protecting the right to a fair trial, prescribing honest business practices, and establishing social programs.

*     Law is a way of resolving disputes in an orderly manner that follows rules.

*     Law protects citizens, their property and their rights.

*     Law provides a framework for order in our society and ensures some degree of predictability and stability.