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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)

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

DAV Schools Competition 2026 Finals

Playoff 1

Thursday 20th August

Lowther Hall AGS

Playoff 2

Thursday 27th August

Haileybury College

Playoff 3

Wednesday 2nd September

Northcote High School

Octo-finals

Thursday 10th September

Xavier College

Quarter Finals

Thursday 8th October

Korowa Anglican Girls' School

Semi Finals

Thursday 15th October

Melbourne Grammar School

Grand Final

Wednesday 21st October

Caulfield Grammar School