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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
(Yr 9-12 Debating)

Draws

Melbourne

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Round 2: Wednesday, April 24th 2024

A Grade at 7:30pm

That voluntourism does more harm than good.

Affirmative teamNegative team
Haileybury City 1vs.St Kevins College 1
Wurun Senior Campus 1vs.St Kevins College 2
University High School 1vs.Bye

B Grade at 6:30pm

That greenwashing should be a criminal offence.

Affirmative teamNegative team
Melbourne Grammar 1vs.St Kevins College 2
Wurun Senior Campus 1vs.St Kevins College 1
University High School 1vs.St Kevins College 3

C Grade at 6:30pm

That electric cars do more harm than good.

Affirmative teamNegative team
Melbourne Grammar 2vs.St Kevins College 1
Haileybury City 1vs.University High School 2
Melbourne Grammar 1vs.St Kevins College 2
Melbourne Grammar 4vs.University High School 1
Fitzroy High School 1vs.Melbourne Grammar 3
Byevs.St Kevins College 3
University High School 3vs.Bye

D Grade at 7:30pm

That Victoria should cancel the Suburban Rail Loop.

Affirmative teamNegative team
Haileybury City 2vs.University High School 1
Melbourne Grammar 2vs.Haileybury City 3
Haileybury City 1vs.Melbourne Grammar 3
Melbourne Grammar 1vs.Fitzroy High School 1
Haileybury City 4vs.Bye

 

Round 3: Wednesday, May 15th 2024

A Grade at 7:30pm

Secret Topic

The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.

B Grade at 6:30pm

Secret Topic

The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.

C Grade at 6:30pm

Recreation and Entertainment

The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.

D Grade at 7:30pm

That Australia should implement a 4-days school week.

The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.

 

Round 4: Wednesday, June 5th 2024

A Grade at 7:30pm

Secret Topic

The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.

B Grade at 6:30pm

Secret Topic

The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.

C Grade at 6:30pm

Secret Topic

The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.

D Grade at 7:30pm

That Australian government elections should be conducted online.

The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.

 

Round 5: Wednesday, July 31st 2024

A Grade at 7:30pm

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 6:30pm

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 6:30pm

That alternative medicine (e.g. herbal remedies, hypnotherapy) 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.

D Grade at 7:30pm

That streaming services (e.g. Netflix) made the wrong decision to ban password sharing.

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.