Which TWO of these are the job of the police in Australia?
- Deciding the penalty for a crime
- Writing the laws of the state
- Protecting life and property ✓
- Maintaining peace and order in the community ✓
Why this is the answer
Police keep order and protect people and property. Making laws and setting penalties belong to parliament and the courts.
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