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
Caulfield
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Round 1: Wednesday, March 5th 2025
A Grade at 8pm
That all pharmaceutical research should be funded and conducted by the government.
| Affirmative team |
| Negative team |
| De La Salle College 1 | vs. | The King David School 1 |
| St Michael's Grammar School 1 | vs. | Melbourne Grammar 2 |
| Bye | vs. | Caulfield Grammar School 1 |
| Caulfield Grammar School 2 | vs. | Melbourne Grammar 1 |
B Grade at 7pm
That all school and university exams should be open-book.
| Affirmative team |
| Negative team |
| De La Salle College 1 | vs. | Melbourne Grammar 2 |
| Kilvington Grammar School 1 | vs. | Caulfield Grammar School 1 |
| Mt Scopus Memorial College 1 | vs. | Melbourne Grammar 1 |
| St Michael's Grammar School 1 | vs. | Caulfield Grammar School 2 |
| Bye | vs. | Bye |
C Grade at 7pm
That tickets to all sporting events should be free.
| Affirmative team |
| Negative team |
| De La Salle College 1 | vs. | Beth Rivkah Ladies College 1 |
| Kilvington Grammar School 1 | vs. | Caulfield Grammar School 1 |
| Leibler Yavneh College 1 | vs. | Melbourne Grammar 1 |
| Mt Scopus Memorial College 1 | vs. | Caulfield Grammar School 2 |
| St Michael's Grammar School 1 | vs. | Bye |
D Grade at 8pm
That the government should prohibit businesses from being cashless.
| Affirmative team |
| Negative team |
| Melbourne Grammar 5 | vs. | The King David School 1 |
| Kilvington Grammar School 2 | vs. | Melbourne Grammar 4 |
| Kilvington Grammar School 1 | vs. | Beth Rivkah Ladies College 2 |
| Melbourne Grammar 3 | vs. | Kilvington Grammar School 3 |
| Mt Scopus Memorial College 1 | vs. | Beth Rivkah Ladies College 1 |
| St Michael's Grammar School 1 | vs. | Melbourne Grammar 2 |
| Bye | vs. | Caulfield Grammar School 1 |
| Bye | vs. | Melbourne Grammar 1 |
Round 2: Wednesday, April 23rd 2025
A Grade at 8pm
That we should hold company directors & CEOs criminally responsible for security breaches (e.g. data breaches).
| Affirmative team |
| Negative team |
| Caulfield Grammar School 1 | vs. | St Michael's Grammar School 1 |
| Melbourne Grammar 2 | vs. | Bye |
| Caulfield Grammar School 2 | vs. | De La Salle College 1 |
| Melbourne Grammar 1 | vs. | The King David School 1 |
B Grade at 7pm
That all childcare centres should be funded and operated by the government.
| Affirmative team |
| Negative team |
| Caulfield Grammar School 1 | vs. | St Michael's Grammar School 1 |
| Melbourne Grammar 2 | vs. | Bye |
| Caulfield Grammar School 2 | vs. | Mt Scopus Memorial College 1 |
| Melbourne Grammar 1 | vs. | De La Salle College 1 |
| Bye | vs. | Kilvington Grammar School 1 |
C Grade at 7pm
That all young people aged 16-22 years old should receive a Universal Basic Income from the government.
| Affirmative team |
| Negative team |
| Caulfield Grammar School 1 | vs. | St Michael's Grammar School 1 |
| Beth Rivkah Ladies College 1 | vs. | Kilvington Grammar School 1 |
| Melbourne Grammar 1 | vs. | Mt Scopus Memorial College 1 |
| Caulfield Grammar School 2 | vs. | Bye |
| Leibler Yavneh College 1 | vs. | De La Salle College 1 |
D Grade at 8pm
That phone use should be taught as a learning tool in schools.
| Affirmative team |
| Negative team |
| Caulfield Grammar School 1 | vs. | Melbourne Grammar 2 |
| Kilvington Grammar School 1 | vs. | Melbourne Grammar 3 |
| Kilvington Grammar School 3 | vs. | The King David School 1 |
| Melbourne Grammar 1 | vs. | Mt Scopus Memorial College 1 |
| Melbourne Grammar 4 | vs. | St Michael's Grammar School 1 |
| Beth Rivkah Ladies College 2 | vs. | Beth Rivkah Ladies College 1 |
| Melbourne Grammar 5 | vs. | Kilvington Grammar School 2 |
Round 3: Tuesday, May 13th 2025
A Grade at 8pm
Secret Topic
| Affirmative team |
| Negative team |
| The King David School 1 | vs. | Caulfield Grammar School 1 |
| Melbourne Grammar 1 | vs. | Bye |
| Caulfield Grammar School 2 | vs. | St Michael's Grammar School 1 |
| Melbourne Grammar 2 | vs. | De La Salle College 1 |
B Grade at 7pm
Secret Topic
| Affirmative team |
| Negative team |
| Melbourne Grammar 1 | vs. | Kilvington Grammar School 1 |
| Caulfield Grammar School 2 | vs. | De La Salle College 1 |
| Melbourne Grammar 2 | vs. | St Michael's Grammar School 1 |
| Caulfield Grammar School 1 | vs. | Mt Scopus Memorial College 1 |
C Grade at 7pm
Advised Topic: Environment and Sustainability
| Affirmative team |
| Negative team |
| Beth Rivkah Ladies College 1 | vs. | St Michael's Grammar School 1 |
| Melbourne Grammar 1 | vs. | Kilvington Grammar School 1 |
| Caulfield Grammar School 2 | vs. | De La Salle College 1 |
| Caulfield Grammar School 1 | vs. | Mt Scopus Memorial College 1 |
| Leibler Yavneh College 1 | vs. | Bye |
D Grade at 8pm
That Australia should implement a substantial tourist tax.
| Affirmative team |
| Negative team |
| The King David School 1 | vs. | Kilvington Grammar School 1 |
| Beth Rivkah Ladies College 1 | vs. | Melbourne Grammar 5 |
| Kilvington Grammar School 3 | vs. | St Michael's Grammar School 1 |
| Melbourne Grammar 4 | vs. | Mt Scopus Memorial College 1 |
| Beth Rivkah Ladies College 2 | vs. | Melbourne Grammar 3 |
| Melbourne Grammar 1 | vs. | Caulfield Grammar School 1 |
| Melbourne Grammar 2 | vs. | Kilvington Grammar School 2 |
Round 4: Wednesday, June 25th 2025
A Grade at 8pm
Secret Topic
| Affirmative team |
| Negative team |
| Bye | vs. | Caulfield Grammar School 2 |
| St Michael's Grammar School 1 | vs. | Melbourne Grammar 1 |
| De La Salle College 1 | vs. | Caulfield Grammar School 1 |
| The King David School 1 | vs. | Melbourne Grammar 2 |
B Grade at 7pm
Secret Topic
| Affirmative team |
| Negative team |
| Caulfield Grammar School 2 | vs. | Melbourne Grammar 1 |
| St Michael's Grammar School 1 | vs. | Mt Scopus Memorial College 1 |
| Melbourne Grammar 2 | vs. | Caulfield Grammar School 1 |
| Kilvington Grammar School 1 | vs. | De La Salle College 1 |
C Grade at 7pm
Secret Topic
| Affirmative team |
| Negative team |
| Melbourne Grammar 1 | vs. | Caulfield Grammar School 2 |
| St Michael's Grammar School 1 | vs. | Leibler Yavneh College 1 |
| Mt Scopus Memorial College 1 | vs. | Beth Rivkah Ladies College 1 |
| Kilvington Grammar School 1 | vs. | De La Salle College 1 |
| Caulfield Grammar School 1 | vs. | Bye |
D Grade at 8pm
That Australia should ban the use of herbicides and pesticides in agriculture.
| Affirmative team |
| Negative team |
| St Michael's Grammar School 1 | vs. | Melbourne Grammar 1 |
| Melbourne Grammar 3 | vs. | Beth Rivkah Ladies College 1 |
| Mt Scopus Memorial College 1 | vs. | Caulfield Grammar School 1 |
| Kilvington Grammar School 1 | vs. | Melbourne Grammar 2 |
| Melbourne Grammar 5 | vs. | Beth Rivkah Ladies College 2 |
| Kilvington Grammar School 2 | vs. | The King David School 1 |
| Melbourne Grammar 4 | vs. | Kilvington Grammar School 3 |
Round 5: Wednesday, July 30th 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.
