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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

Bendigo

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Round 1: Tuesday, July 22nd 2025

A Grade at 5pm

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

Affirmative team Negative team
Bendigo Senior Secondary College 1 (Year 12)vs.Girton Grammar School 1
Bendigo Senior Secondary College 2 (Year 12)vs.Bendigo Senior Secondary College 1 (Year 11)

C and D Grade at 4pm

That tickets to all sporting events should be free.

Affirmative team Negative team
Weeroona College 2 (Year 10)vs.Bye
Girton Grammar School 3 (Year 8)vs.Crusoe College 1 (Year 9)
Weeroona College 1 (Year 8)vs.Crusoe College 2 (year 8)
Girton Grammar School 1 (Year 9)vs.Girton Grammar School 2 (Year 9)
Crusoe College 1 (Year 10)vs.Weeroona College 1 (Year 10)

Round 2: Monday, August 4th 2025

A Grade at 5pm

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

Affirmative team Negative team
Bendigo Senior Secondary College 2 (Year 12)vs.Bendigo Senior Secondary College 1 (Year 12)
Bendigo Senior Secondary College 1 (Year 11)vs.Girton Grammar School 1

C and D Grade at 4pm

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

Affirmative team Negative team
Weeroona College 1 (Year 10)vs.Weeroona College 2 (Year 10)
Girton Grammar School 1 (Year 9)vs.Girton Grammar School 3 (Year 8)
Girton Grammar School 2 (Year 9)vs.Weeroona College 1 (Year 8)

Round 3: Tuesday, July 22nd 2025

A Grade at 5pm

Secret Topic

Affirmative team Negative team
Girton Grammar School 1vs.Bendigo Senior Secondary College 2 (Year 12)
Bendigo Senior Secondary College 1 (Year 12)vs.Bendigo Senior Secondary College 1 (Year 11)

C and D Grade at 4pm

Advised Topic: Environment and Sustainability

Affirmative team Negative team
Weeroona College 2 (Year 10)vs.Weeroona College 1 (Year 10)
Crusoe College 1 (Year 10)vs.Bye
Crusoe College 2 (year 8)vs.Girton Grammar School 1 (Year 9)
Girton Grammar School 3 (Year 8)vs.Weeroona College 1 (Year 8)
Crusoe College 1 (Year 9)vs.Girton Grammar School 2 (Year 9)

Round 4: Monday, August 4th 2025

A Grade at 5pm

Secret Topic

Affirmative team Negative team
Bendigo Senior Secondary College 1 (Year 12)vs.Girton Grammar School 1
Bendigo Senior Secondary College 1 (Year 11)vs.Bendigo Senior Secondary College 2 (Year 12)

C and D Grade at 4pm

Secret Topic

Affirmative team Negative team
Girton Grammar School 1 (Year 9)vs.Weeroona College 1 (Year 8)
Weeroona College 2 (Year 10)vs.Girton Grammar School 3 (Year 8)
Weeroona College 1 (Year 10)vs.Girton Grammar School 2 (Year 9)

Round 5: Tuesday, August 12th 2025

A Grade at 5pm

Secret Topic

Affirmative team Negative team
Bendigo Senior Secondary College 1 (Year 12)vs.Girton Grammar School 1
Bendigo Senior Secondary College 2 (Year 12)vs.Bendigo Senior Secondary College 1 (Year 11)

C and D Grade at 4pm

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

Affirmative team Negative team
Girton Grammar School 1 (Year 9)vs.Weeroona College 2 (Year 10)
Weeroona College 1 (Year 10)vs.Weeroona College 1 (Year 8)
Girton Grammar School 2 (Year 9)vs.Girton Grammar School 3 (Year 8)