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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.
Draws
Geelong
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Round 1: Wednesday, April 30th 2025
A Grade at 8pm
That all pharmaceutical research should be funded and conducted by the government.
| Affirmative team |
|
Negative team |
| Geelong Lutheran College 1 | vs. | Geelong Grammar School 2 |
| Geelong High School 1 | vs. | St Joseph's College Geelong 1 |
| North Geelong Secondary College 1 | vs. | Geelong Grammar School 1 |
| Good News Lutheran College 1 (Year 12) | vs. | The Geelong College 1 |
B Grade at 7pm
That all school and university exams should be open-book.
| Affirmative team |
|
Negative team |
| Geelong Grammar School 3 | vs. | St Joseph's College Geelong 1 |
| Werribee Secondary College 1 | vs. | Geelong Grammar School 2 |
| Werribee Secondary College 2 | vs. | Geelong Grammar School 1 |
| Werribee Secondary College 3 | vs. | Geelong Grammar School 4 |
| Good News Lutheran College 1 (Year 11) | vs. | The Geelong College 1 |
C Grade at 7pm
That tickets to all sporting events should be free.
| Affirmative team |
|
Negative team |
| Werribee Secondary College 1 | vs. | St Joseph's College Geelong 1 |
| Werribee Secondary College 2 | vs. | Geelong Grammar School 1 |
| The Geelong College 2 | vs. | Clonard College 1 |
| Good News Lutheran College 1 (Year 10) | vs. | The Geelong College 1 |
| Geelong Grammar School 2 | vs. | Christian College Senior School Waurn Ponds 1 |
D Grade at 8pm
That the government should prohibit businesses from being cashless.
| Affirmative team |
|
Negative team |
| Sacred Heart College Newtown 1 | vs. | Werribee Secondary College 2 |
| Sacred Heart College Newtown 2 | vs. | Werribee Secondary College 3 |
| Geelong Lutheran College 2 | vs. | The Geelong College 2 |
| Geelong Lutheran College 1 | vs. | The Geelong College 1 |
| Werribee Secondary College 1 | vs. | Sacred Heart College Newtown 3 |
Round 2: Wednesday, May 14th 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 |
| North Geelong Secondary College 1 | vs. | Geelong Lutheran College 1 |
| Geelong High School 1 | vs. | Geelong Grammar School 1 |
| The Geelong College 1 | vs. | St Joseph's College Geelong 1 |
B Grade at 7pm
That all childcare centres should be funded and operated by the government.
| Affirmative team |
|
Negative team |
| The Geelong College 1 | vs. | Werribee Secondary College 1 |
| Geelong Grammar School 4 | vs. | Werribee Secondary College 2 |
| Bye | vs. | Geelong Grammar School 3 |
| Werribee Secondary College 3 | vs. | Geelong Grammar School 1 |
| Geelong Grammar School 2 | vs. | St Joseph's College Geelong 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 |
| The Geelong College 1 | vs. | Werribee Secondary College 1 |
| Bye | vs. | Geelong Grammar School 2 |
| Clonard College 1 | vs. | Geelong Grammar School 1 |
| The Geelong College 2 | vs. | St Joseph's College Geelong 1 |
| Werribee Secondary College 2 | vs. | Bye |
D Grade at 8pm
That phone use should be taught as a learning tool in schools.
| Affirmative team |
|
Negative team |
| Sacred Heart College Newtown 3 | vs. | Geelong Lutheran College 2 |
| The Geelong College 1 | vs. | Werribee Secondary College 2 |
| The Geelong College 2 | vs. | Werribee Secondary College 1 |
| Werribee Secondary College 3 | vs. | Sacred Heart College Newtown 1 |
| Sacred Heart College Newtown 2 | vs. | Geelong Lutheran College 1 |
Round 3: Wednesday, May 28th 2025
A Grade at 8pm
Secret Topic
| Affirmative team |
|
Negative team |
| St Joseph's College Geelong 1 | vs. | North Geelong Secondary College 1 |
| Geelong Grammar School 1 | vs. | Geelong Lutheran College 1 |
| The Geelong College 1 | vs. | Geelong High School 1 |
B Grade at 7pm
Secret Topic
| Affirmative team |
|
Negative team |
| Geelong Grammar School 1 | vs. | Geelong Grammar School 4 |
| St Joseph's College Geelong 1 | vs. | The Geelong College 1 |
| Geelong Grammar School 2 | vs. | Werribee Secondary College 2 |
| Werribee Secondary College 3 | vs. | Geelong Grammar School 3 |
| Werribee Secondary College 1 | vs. | Bye |
C Grade at 7pm
Advised Topic: Environment and Sustainability
| Affirmative team |
|
Negative team |
| Geelong Grammar School 1 | vs. | Werribee Secondary College 1 |
| Geelong Grammar School 2 | vs. | The Geelong College 2 |
| Clonard College 1 | vs. | Werribee Secondary College 2 |
| The Geelong College 1 | vs. | St Joseph's College Geelong 1 |
D Grade at 8pm
That Australia should implement a substantial tourist tax.
| Affirmative team |
|
Negative team |
| Werribee Secondary College 3 | vs. | Geelong Lutheran College 2 |
| The Geelong College 2 | vs. | Werribee Secondary College 2 |
| The Geelong College 1 | vs. | Bye |
| Sacred Heart College Newtown 3 | vs. | Geelong Lutheran College 1 |
| Werribee Secondary College 1 | vs. | Sacred Heart College Newtown 1 |
Round 4: Thursday, June 19th 2025
A Grade at 8pm
Secret Topic
| Affirmative team |
|
Negative team |
| Geelong Lutheran College 1 | vs. | Geelong High School 1 |
| St Joseph's College Geelong 1 | vs. | Geelong Grammar School 1 |
| North Geelong Secondary College 1 | vs. | Bye |
| The Geelong College 1 | vs. | Bye |
B Grade at 7pm
Secret Topic
| Affirmative team |
|
Negative team |
| Werribee Secondary College 2 | vs. | Geelong Grammar School 3 |
| The Geelong College 1 | vs. | Geelong Grammar School 4 |
| Geelong Grammar School 1 | vs. | St Joseph's College Geelong 1 |
| Werribee Secondary College 3 | vs. | Geelong Grammar School 2 |
C Grade at 7pm
Secret Topic
| Affirmative team |
|
Negative team |
| The Geelong College 2 | vs. | The Geelong College 1 |
| Werribee Secondary College 1 | vs. | Clonard College 1 |
| Werribee Secondary College 2 | vs. | Geelong Grammar School 2 |
| Geelong Grammar School 1 | vs. | St Joseph's College Geelong 1 |
D Grade at 8pm
That Australia should ban the use of herbicides and pesticides in agriculture.
| Affirmative team |
|
Negative team |
| Werribee Secondary College 2 | vs. | Sacred Heart College Newtown 3 |
| The Geelong College 2 | vs. | The Geelong College 1 |
| Geelong Lutheran College 1 | vs. | Werribee Secondary College 3 |
| Geelong Lutheran College 2 | vs. | Sacred Heart College Newtown 1 |
| Bye | vs. | Werribee Secondary College 1 |
Round 5: Thursday, July 31st 2025
A Grade at 8pm
Secret Topic
| Affirmative team |
|
Negative team |
| Geelong Grammar School 1 | vs. | St Joseph's College Geelong 1 |
| Geelong High School 1 | vs. | The Geelong College 1 |
| North Geelong Secondary College 1 | vs. | Geelong Lutheran College 1 |
| Bye | vs. | Bye |
B Grade at 7pm
Secret Topic
| Affirmative team |
|
Negative team |
| The Geelong College 1 | vs. | Geelong Grammar School 2 |
| Geelong Grammar School 1 | vs. | Geelong Grammar School 3 |
| Geelong Grammar School 4 | vs. | St Joseph's College Geelong 1 |
| Werribee Secondary College 3 | vs. | Werribee Secondary College 2 |
| Bye | vs. | Bye |
C Grade at 7pm
That the Australian government should prioritise tourism as Australia's main export.
| Affirmative team |
|
Negative team |
| The Geelong College 2 | vs. | Geelong Grammar School 1 |
| Clonard College 1 | vs. | The Geelong College 1 |
| Geelong Grammar School 2 | vs. | St Joseph's College Geelong 1 |
| Werribee Secondary College 2 | vs. | Werribee Secondary College 1 |
| Bye | vs. | Bye |
D Grade at 8pm
That it should be optional to complete the Census in Australia.
| Affirmative team |
|
Negative team |
| The Geelong College 1 | vs. | Sacred Heart College Newtown 3 |
| Sacred Heart College Newtown 1 | vs. | The Geelong College 2 |
| Werribee Secondary College 1 | vs. | Geelong Lutheran College 2 |
| Geelong Lutheran College 1 | vs. | Werribee Secondary College 2 |
| Werribee Secondary College 3 | vs. | Bye |
