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.
Draws
Online Wednesday
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Round 1: Wednesday, March 4th 2026
A Grade at 5:30pm
That the cosmetics and fashion industries do more harm than good.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Hume Central Secondary College 1 (Year 11) | vs. | St Albans Secondary College 1 (Year 11) |
| St Pauls Anglican Grammar School (Traralgon) 1 (Year 11) | vs. | Good News Lutheran College 1 (Year 11) |
| Good News Lutheran College 3 (Year 11) | vs. | Hume Central Secondary College 2 |
| Damascus College 1 (Year 11) | vs. | Hume Central Secondary College 1 |
| Sacred Heart College Kyneton 1 (Year 11) | vs. | Good News Lutheran College 2 (Year 11) |
C Grade at 5:30pm
That we should ban airlines from overbooking flights.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart College Kyneton 1 | vs. | St Pauls Anglican Grammar School (Traralgon) 1 |
| Lyndale Secondary College 1 | vs. | St Albans Secondary College 2 |
| Chaffey Secondary College 1 | vs. | St Albans Secondary College 1 |
| Hume Central Secondary College 1 | vs. | Bye |
D Grade at 4pm
That it should be free to camp in all national parks in Australia.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart College Kyneton 1 | vs. | St Pauls Anglican Grammar School (Traralgon) 2 |
| Lyndale Secondary College 1 | vs. | St Pauls Anglican Grammar School (Traralgon) 1 |
| Lyndale Secondary College 2 | vs. | Home Education Australia (Victoria) 1 |
| [withdrawn team: team698eef3428728] | vs. | Good News Lutheran College 1 |
| Good News Lutheran College 2 | vs. | Gleneagles Secondary College 1 |
Round 2: Wednesday, April 22nd 2026
A Grade at 5:30pm
Secret Topic
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Good News Lutheran College 2 (Year 11) | vs. | Hume Central Secondary College 1 (Year 11) |
| Hume Central Secondary College 2 | vs. | Sacred Heart College Kyneton 1 (Year 11) |
| Hume Central Secondary College 1 | vs. | Good News Lutheran College 3 (Year 11) |
| Good News Lutheran College 1 (Year 11) | vs. | Damascus College 1 (Year 11) |
| St Albans Secondary College 1 (Year 11) | vs. | St Pauls Anglican Grammar School (Traralgon) 1 (Year 11) |
C Grade at 5:30pm
That we regret the rise of social media as a primary news source.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Lyndale Secondary College 1 | vs. | Sacred Heart College Kyneton 1 |
| Chaffey Secondary College 1 | vs. | St Pauls Anglican Grammar School (Traralgon) 1 |
| St Albans Secondary College 1 | vs. | Hume Central Secondary College 1 |
D Grade at 4pm
That it should be compulsory for all young people to complete 50 hours of community service each year.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Lyndale Secondary College 2 | vs. | Sacred Heart College Kyneton 1 |
| Lyndale Secondary College 1 | vs. | Home Education Australia (Victoria) 1 |
| [withdrawn team: team698eef3428728] | vs. | St Pauls Anglican Grammar School (Traralgon) 1 |
| Good News Lutheran College 1 | vs. | Gleneagles Secondary College 1 |
| Good News Lutheran College 2 | vs. | St Pauls Anglican Grammar School (Traralgon) 2 |
Round 3: Wednesday, May 6th 2026
A Grade at 5:30pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
C Grade at 5:30pm
Advised Topic: That schools should ...
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
D Grade at 4pm
That we should ban petrol cars from being used for business purposes (e.g. taxi, food delivery) from 2030.
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 4: Wednesday, June 17th 2026
A Grade at 5:30pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
C Grade at 5:30pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
D Grade at 4pm
That we should pursue life on Mars.
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 5: Wednesday, July 29th 2026
A Grade at 5:30pm
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 5:30pm
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.
D Grade at 4pm
That dynamic pricing 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.