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.
Latest DAV News 
Online Summer Debate Camp -
December 14th
Registration is now open for our online Summer Debate Camps for students in Years 7-12. Running in the school holidays in January, 2021. more...
COVID-19 Update -
March 13th
The DAV takes the health and well-being of its members, both schools and adjudicators, very seriously. Consequently, after considering this, as well as our legal and insurance obligations, we have made the difficult decision to suspend the DAV Schools Competition until the end of Term 1. more...
DAV Women's 2020 -
January 28th
Registration is now open for the 2020 DAV Women's Competition! more...