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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 Topics 2010

A Grade

Round 1: That we should set a maximum wage of $1 million for corporate executives
Round 2: That the West should fear the rise of China
Round 3: Secret topic
Round 4: Secret topic
Round 5: Secret topic

B Grade

Round 1: That the police should not carry guns on the beat
Round 2: That Melbourne's growth should be upwards, not outwards
Round 3: Secret topic
Round 4: Secret topic
Round 5: Secret topic

C Grade

Round 1: That Australia should adopt a national internet filter
Round 2: That Australia should accept far fewer migrants
Round 3: Advised topic: Animals and the Environment
Round 4: Secret topic
Round 5: That the police should hold the DNA of all Australians on a national database

D Grade

Round 1: That we should ban cosmetic surgery
Round 2: That modern technology is a plague on human relationships
Round 3: That Australia should embrace nuclear power
Round 4: That judges should be elected
Round 5: That smokers should be denied access to Medicare

Secret and Advised Topics

Secret topics are released one hour before the debate begins. Teams should arrive an hour and fifteen minutes before the scheduled debating time to allow time for roll call.

Advised topics are released in the same way as secret topics, but the general subject area of the topic is known in advance.