The Debaters Association of Victoria

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Welcome to the DAV Website
The DAV is a non-profit association which exists to promote debate. It is the peak debating body in Victoria and runs large competitions for adults and for schools across Victoria. It provides training and resources for debaters, teachers and adjudicators.

Schools Competition
(Yr 9-12 Debating)

Rules
For Staff
- Book an Adjudicator
- Book a Trainer
- Complaints
- Equity
- FAQs
- Fees
- Forfeits
- Handbook
For Students
- Harangue
- Adjudicator Interest
Honour Roll
- Schools Honour Roll
- Swannies
Competition Details
Finals
- Dates
- Draws

JSP (Yr 7/8 Debating)
- About
- Dates and Regions
- Fees
- Draws
- Resources

Primary Schools Program

Regional Debating
- Information

British Parliamentary Competition
- Information

Women's Competition
- Information

Partnerships and Other Programs
- Information

Public Speaking

Debate Camp
- Summer
- Easter
- Winter
- Spring

Victorian State Team Trials
- Information

MonashAsianStudies

University of Melbourne Science Week Debate Competition

The University of Melbourne in conjunction with DAV is hosting the inaugural STEM Debating Competition for students in Years 9 and 10. The topics will focus on contemporary issues in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and maths). This competition is an excellent opportunity for students to develop their knowledge and awareness of the current issues in STEM.

Schools are guaranteed one team of up to 6 students. If you would like a second team, register your interest and we will accommodate if possible.

Venue: TBC
Date: TBC
Time: 9:30AM – 4:00PM
Cost: $60 per team

Registration is now closed.

If you have any enquiries about the competition, please email debater@dav.com.au