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Draws
Williamstown WHS
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Round 1: Tuesday, March 10th 2026
A Grade at 6:30ppm
That the cosmetics and fashion industries do more harm than good.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel College (Notre Dame) 1 | vs. | Williamstown High School 1 |
| Islamic College of Melbourne 2 | vs. | Altona College 2 |
| Islamic College of Melbourne 1 | vs. | Homestead Senior Secondary College 1 |
| Westbourne Grammar School 1 | vs. | Altona College 1 |
| Suzanne Cory High School 2 | vs. | Bemin Secondary College 1 |
| Williamstown High School 2 | vs. | Suzanne Cory High School 1 |
| Emmanuel College 1 | vs. | Bye |
B Grade at 7:30ppm
That the government should require all police officers to wear and activate body-worn cameras when on duty.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic College of Melbourne 4 | vs. | Emmanuel College 1 |
| Emmanuel College (Notre Dame) 1 | vs. | Homestead Senior Secondary College 1 |
| Islamic College of Melbourne 2 | vs. | Suzanne Cory High School 1 |
| Islamic College of Melbourne 1 | vs. | Williamstown High School 1 |
| Westbourne Grammar School 1 | vs. | Islamic College of Melbourne 3 |
| Suzanne Cory High School 2 | vs. | Bemin Secondary College 1 |
C Grade at 6:30ppm
That we should ban airlines from overbooking flights.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Braybrook College 1 | vs. | Bacchus Marsh Grammar School (Woodlea) 2 |
| Islamic College of Melbourne 4 | vs. | Mt St Joseph's Girls College 2 |
| MacKillop College (Werribee) 1 | vs. | Islamic College of Melbourne 3 |
| Emmanuel College (Notre Dame) 1 | vs. | Bemin Secondary College 1 |
| Islamic College of Melbourne 2 | vs. | Bacchus Marsh Grammar School (Woodlea) 1 |
| Islamic College of Melbourne 1 | vs. | Mt St Joseph's Girls College 1 |
| Westbourne Grammar School 2 | vs. | Williamstown High School 1 |
| Westbourne Grammar School 1 | vs. | Suzanne Cory High School 1 |
| Suzanne Cory High School 2 | vs. | Bye |
D Grade at 7:30ppm
That it should be free to camp in all national parks in Australia.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Williamstown High School 3 | vs. | Emmanuel College 1 |
| Braybrook College 1 | vs. | Altona College 2 |
| MacKillop College (Werribee) 1 | vs. | Altona College 1 |
| Bayside College (Williamstown) 1 | vs. | Bacchus Marsh Grammar School (Woodlea) 2 |
| Emmanuel College (Notre Dame) 1 | vs. | Bemin Secondary College 2 |
| MacKillop College (Werribee) 2 | vs. | Mt St Joseph's Girls College 2 |
| Mt St Joseph's Girls College 3 | vs. | Bemin Secondary College 1 |
| Islamic College of Melbourne 2 | vs. | Bacchus Marsh Grammar School (Woodlea) 1 |
| Bemin Secondary College 3 | vs. | Mt St Joseph's Girls College 1 |
| Islamic College of Melbourne 1 | vs. | Williamstown High School 1 |
| Westbourne Grammar School 2 | vs. | Suzanne Cory High School 1 |
| Westbourne Grammar School 1 | vs. | Williamstown High School 2 |
| Suzanne Cory High School 2 | vs. | Bye |
Round 2: Tuesday, March 24th 2026
A Grade at 6:30ppm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
B Grade at 7:30ppm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
C Grade at 6:30ppm
That we regret the rise of social media as a primary news source.
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
D Grade at 7:30ppm
That it should be compulsory for all young people to complete 50 hours of community service each year.
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 3: Tuesday, May 12th 2026
A Grade at 6:30ppm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
B Grade at 7:30ppm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
C Grade at 6:30ppm
Advised Topic: That schools should ...
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D Grade at 7:30ppm
That we should ban petrol cars from being used for business purposes (e.g. taxi, food delivery) from 2030.
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 4: Tuesday, June 23rd 2026
A Grade at 6:30ppm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
B Grade at 7:30ppm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
C Grade at 6:30ppm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
D Grade at 7:30ppm
That we should pursue life on Mars.
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 5: Tuesday, July 28th 2026
A Grade at 6:30ppm
Secret Topic
Round five is power-paired (teams will debate against a team adjacent to them on the ladder). Draws for round five will be released after round four.
B Grade at 7:30ppm
Secret Topic
Round five is power-paired (teams will debate against a team adjacent to them on the ladder). Draws for round five will be released after round four.
C Grade at 6:30ppm
Secret Topic
Round five is power-paired (teams will debate against a team adjacent to them on the ladder). Draws for round five will be released after round four.
D Grade at 7:30ppm
That dynamic pricing should be banned.
Round five is power-paired (teams will debate against a team adjacent to them on the ladder). Draws for round five will be released after round four.