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
Melbourne
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Round 1: Wednesday, March 12th 2025
A Grade at 6:30pm
That all pharmaceutical research should be funded and conducted by the government.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Wurun Senior Campus 1 | vs. | St Kevin's College 1 |
| Melbourne GS 1 | vs. | University High School 1 |
| Academy of Mary Immaculate 1 | vs. | University High School 2 |
B Grade at 7:30pm
That all school and university exams should be open-book.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne GS 4 | vs. | University High School 3 |
| Wurun Senior Campus 1 | vs. | Melbourne GS 5 |
| Melbourne GS 2 | vs. | Haileybury City 1 |
| Melbourne GS 1 | vs. | University High School 1 |
| Academy of Mary Immaculate 1 | vs. | Melbourne GS 3 |
| University High School 2 | vs. | Bye |
C Grade at 6:30pm
That tickets to all sporting events should be free.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne GS 4 | vs. | Haileybury City 4 |
| Haileybury City 3 | vs. | Fitzroy High School 1 |
| Melbourne GS 2 | vs. | Haileybury City 2 |
| Melbourne GS 1 | vs. | Haileybury City 1 |
| Academy of Mary Immaculate 1 | vs. | Melbourne GS 3 |
| University High School 2 | vs. | St Kevin's College 1 |
| University High School 1 | vs. | Bye |
D Grade at 7:30pm
That the government should prohibit businesses from being cashless.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Haileybury City 3 | vs. | University High School 3 |
| Melbourne GS 2 | vs. | Haileybury City 4 |
| Melbourne GS 1 | vs. | Fitzroy High School 1 |
| Academy of Mary Immaculate 1 | vs. | Haileybury City 2 |
| University High School 2 | vs. | Melbourne GS 3 |
| University High School 1 | vs. | Haileybury City 1 |
Round 2: Wednesday, May 14th 2025
A Grade at 6:30pm
That we should hold company directors & CEOs criminally responsible for security breaches (e.g. data breaches).
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne GS 1 | vs. | University High School 2 |
| Wurun Senior Campus 1 | vs. | University High School 1 |
| Academy of Mary Immaculate 1 | vs. | St Kevin's College 1 |
B Grade at 7:30pm
That all childcare centres should be funded and operated by the government.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne GS 3 | vs. | University High School 1 |
| Haileybury City 1 | vs. | Melbourne GS 1 |
| Melbourne GS 5 | vs. | Academy of Mary Immaculate 1 |
| University High School 2 | vs. | Melbourne GS 2 |
| Melbourne GS 4 | vs. | Wurun Senior Campus 1 |
| University High School 3 | vs. | Bye |
C Grade at 6:30pm
That all young people aged 16-22 years old should receive a Universal Basic Income from the government.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Haileybury City 2 | vs. | University High School 2 |
| Melbourne GS 3 | vs. | St Kevin's College 1 |
| Haileybury City 1 | vs. | University High School 1 |
| Haileybury City 4 | vs. | Academy of Mary Immaculate 1 |
| Fitzroy High School 1 | vs. | Melbourne GS 1 |
| Melbourne GS 4 | vs. | Haileybury City 3 |
| University High School 2 | vs. | Bye |
D Grade at 7:30pm
That phone use should be taught as a learning tool in schools.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Haileybury City 2 | vs. | University High School 2 |
| Melbourne GS 3 | vs. | University High School 1 |
| Haileybury City 1 | vs. | Melbourne GS 2 |
| Haileybury City 4 | vs. | Academy of Mary Immaculate 1 |
| Fitzroy High School 1 | vs. | Haileybury City 3 |
| University High School 3 | vs. | Melbourne GS 1 |
Round 3: Wednesday, June 11th 2025
A Grade at 6:30pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
B Grade at 7:30pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
C Grade at 6:30pm
Advised Topic: Environment and Sustainability
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
D Grade at 7:30pm
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: Wednesday, July 30th 2025
A Grade at 6:30pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
B Grade at 7:30pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
C Grade at 6:30pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
D Grade at 7:30pm
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: Wednesday, August 13th 2025
A Grade at 6:30pm
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.
B Grade at 7:30pm
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 6:30pm
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 7:30pm
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.