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
Ivanhoe
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Round 1: Thursday, March 20th 2025
A Grade at 8pm
That all pharmaceutical research should be funded and conducted by the government.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Kew High School 1 | vs. | Ivanhoe Grammar School 3 |
| Kew High School 2 | vs. | Our Lady of Mercy College 1 |
| Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 1 | vs. | Ivanhoe Grammar School 2 |
| Preston High School 1 | vs. | Ivanhoe Grammar School 1 |
| Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 2 | vs. | Ivanhoe Grammar School 4 |
B Grade at 7pm
That all school and university exams should be open-book.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Kew High School 1 | vs. | St Helena Secondary College 1 |
| Kew High School 2 | vs. | Marcellin College 1 |
| Xavier College Senior 1 | vs. | Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 3 |
| Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 1 | vs. | Ivanhoe Grammar School 3 |
| Alphington Grammar School 1 | vs. | Our Lady of Mercy College 1 |
| Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 2 | vs. | Ivanhoe Grammar School 2 |
| Ivanhoe Grammar School 4 | vs. | Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 4 |
| Ivanhoe Grammar School 1 | vs. | Bye |
C Grade at 7pm
That tickets to all sporting events should be free.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Kew High School 1 | vs. | Marcellin College 2 |
| Kew High School 2 | vs. | Marcellin College 1 |
| Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 1 | vs. | Ivanhoe Grammar School 3 |
| Preston High School 1 | vs. | Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 3 |
| Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 2 | vs. | Ivanhoe Grammar School 2 |
| Bye | vs. | Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 4 |
| Ivanhoe Grammar School 1 | vs. | Our Lady of Mercy College 1 |
D Grade at 8pm
That the government should prohibit businesses from being cashless.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Ivanhoe Grammar University Campus 4 | vs. | St Helena Secondary College 1 |
| Ivanhoe Grammar University Campus 1 | vs. | Marcellin College 1 |
| Ivanhoe Grammar University Campus 2 | vs. | Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 3 |
| Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 1 | vs. | St Helena Secondary College 2 |
| Preston High School 1 | vs. | Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 5 |
| Xavier College Senior 2 | vs. | Our Lady of Mercy College 2 |
| Alphington Grammar School 1 | vs. | Our Lady of Mercy College 1 |
| Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 2 | vs. | Ivanhoe Grammar University Campus 3 |
| Preston High School 2 | vs. | Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 4 |
Round 2: Thursday, May 1st 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Mercy College 1 | vs. | Ivanhoe Grammar School 1 |
| Ivanhoe Grammar School 3 | vs. | Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 1 |
| Kew High School 2 | vs. | Ivanhoe Grammar School 2 |
| Kew High School 1 | vs. | Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 2 |
| Ivanhoe Grammar School 4 | vs. | Preston High School 1 |
B Grade at 7pm
That all childcare centres should be funded and operated by the government.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Mercy College 1 | vs. | Ivanhoe Grammar School 1 |
| Ivanhoe Grammar School 3 | vs. | Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 4 |
| St Helena Secondary College 1 | vs. | Xavier College Senior 1 |
| Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 3 | vs. | Ivanhoe Grammar School 2 |
| Ivanhoe Grammar School 4 | vs. | Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 1 |
| Kew High School 2 | vs. | Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 2 |
| Kew High School 1 | vs. | Alphington Grammar School 1 |
| Bye | vs. | Bye |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Mercy College 1 | vs. | Preston High School 1 |
| Ivanhoe Grammar School 3 | vs. | Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 4 |
| Marcellin College 2 | vs. | Ivanhoe Grammar School 2 |
| Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 3 | vs. | Ivanhoe Grammar School 1 |
| Marcellin College 1 | vs. | Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 1 |
| Kew High School 2 | vs. | Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 2 |
| Kew High School 1 | vs. | Bye |
D Grade at 8pm
That phone use should be taught as a learning tool in schools.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Ivanhoe Grammar University Campus 3 | vs. | Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 4 |
| Our Lady of Mercy College 2 | vs. | Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 1 |
| Our Lady of Mercy College 1 | vs. | Preston High School 1 |
| Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 5 | vs. | Alphington Grammar School 1 |
| St Helena Secondary College 1 | vs. | Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 2 |
| Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 3 | vs. | Preston High School 2 |
| Marcellin College 1 | vs. | Ivanhoe Grammar University Campus 2 |
| St Helena Secondary College 2 | vs. | Ivanhoe Grammar University Campus 1 |
| Ivanhoe Grammar University Campus 4 | vs. | Xavier College Senior 2 |
Round 3: Thursday, May 29th 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: Thursday, June 5th 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: Thursday, July 24th 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.