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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

Watsonia

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Round 1: Monday, February 24th 2025

A Grade at 8pm

That all pharmaceutical research should be funded and conducted by the government.

Affirmative team Negative team
Ivanhoe Grammar School Plenty 1vs.Assumption College 1
Parade College 1vs.Assumption College 2
Mill Park Secondary College 1vs.Viewbank College 1
Loyola College 1vs.St Monica's College 1
Reservoir High School 1vs.Marymede Catholic College 1
Eltham College 1vs.Hazel Glen College 1
Assumption College 1vs.Bye

B Grade at 7pm

That all school and university exams should be open-book.

Affirmative team Negative team
Ivanhoe Grammar School Plenty 2vs.Assumption College 1
Ivanhoe Grammar School Plenty 1vs.Assumption College 2
Mill Park Secondary College 1vs.St Monica's College 1
Catholic Ladies' College 1vs.Ivanhoe Grammar School Plenty 3
Loyola College 1vs.St Monica's College 2
Hazel Glen College 1vs.Loyola College 2

C Grade at 7pm

That tickets to all sporting events should be free.

Affirmative team Negative team
Ivanhoe Grammar School Plenty 2vs.Viewbank College 1
Ivanhoe Grammar School Plenty 1vs.Northside Christian College 1
Mill Park Secondary College 2vs.Eltham College 2
Parade College 1vs.Hazel Glen College 1
Eltham High School 1vs.Eltham College 1
Mill Park Secondary College 1vs.Reservoir High School 1
Parade College 2vs.Loyola College 1
Catholic Ladies' College 2vs.Catholic Ladies' College 1

D Grade at 8pm

That the government should prohibit businesses from being cashless.

Affirmative team Negative team
Mill Park Secondary College 2vs.Ivanhoe Grammar School (University) 3
Parade College 1vs.St Monica's College 1
Loyola College 3vs.St Monica's College 2
Eltham High School 1vs.Loyola College 2
Mill Park Secondary College 1vs.Hazel Glen College 1
Parade College 2vs.Mill Park Secondary College 3
Ivanhoe Grammar School (University) 1vs.Loyola College 1
Catholic Ladies' College 1vs.Ivanhoe Grammar School (University) 4
Ivanhoe Grammar School (University) 2vs.Bye

Round 2: Tuesday, March 25th 2025

A Grade at 8pm

That we should hold company directors & CEOs criminally responsible for security breaches (e.g. data breaches).

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

B Grade at 7pm

That all childcare centres should be funded and operated by the government.

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

C Grade at 7pm

That all young people aged 16-22 years old should receive a Universal Basic Income from the government.

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

D Grade at 8pm

That phone use should be taught as a learning tool in schools.

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

Round 3: Monday, May 19th 2025

A Grade at 8pm

Secret Topic

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

B Grade at 7pm

Secret Topic

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

C Grade at 7pm

Advised Topic: Environment and Sustainability

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

D Grade at 8pm

That Australia should implement a substantial tourist tax.

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

Round 4: Monday, June 23rd 2025

A Grade at 8pm

Secret Topic

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

B Grade at 7pm

Secret Topic

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

C Grade at 7pm

Secret Topic

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

D Grade at 8pm

That Australia should ban the use of herbicides and pesticides in agriculture.

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

Round 5: Monday, August 4th 2025

A Grade at 8pm

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 7pm

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 7pm

That the Australian government should prioritise tourism as Australia's main export.

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 8pm

That it should be optional to complete the Census in Australia.

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.