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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
Melbourne
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Round 1: Thursday, February 26th 2026
A Grade at 7:30pm
That the cosmetics and fashion industries do more harm than good.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Grammar School Melbourne 2 | vs. | Haileybury City 1 |
| Melbourne Grammar School Melbourne 1 | vs. | University High School 1 |
| Wurun Senior Campus 1 | vs. | Melbourne Grammar School Melbourne 3 |
| Academy of Mary Immaculate 1 | vs. | University High School 2 |
B Grade at 6:30pm
That the government should require all police officers to wear and activate body-worn cameras when on duty.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Grammar School Melbourne 2 | vs. | Haileybury City 2 |
| Melbourne Grammar School Melbourne 1 | vs. | Haileybury City 1 |
| Haileybury City 3 | vs. | University High School 1 |
| University High School 2 | vs. | Bye |
C Grade at 6:30pm
That we should ban airlines from overbooking flights.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Grammar School Melbourne 2 | vs. | University High School 3 |
| University High School 1 | vs. | Haileybury City 4 |
| Haileybury City 3 | vs. | Melbourne Grammar School Melbourne 3 |
| Melbourne Grammar School Melbourne 4 | vs. | Fitzroy High School 1 |
| Academy of Mary Immaculate 2 | vs. | Haileybury City 2 |
| Academy of Mary Immaculate 1 | vs. | Haileybury City 1 |
| University High School 2 | vs. | Melbourne Grammar School Melbourne 1 |
D Grade at 7:30pm
That it should be free to camp in all national parks in Australia.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Academy of Mary Immaculate 2 | vs. | University High School 3 |
| Melbourne Grammar School Melbourne 2 | vs. | Haileybury City 1 |
| University High School 2 | vs. | Melbourne Grammar School Melbourne 3 |
| University High School 4 | vs. | Melbourne Grammar School Melbourne 1 |
| Academy of Mary Immaculate 1 | vs. | University High School 1 |
Round 2: Wednesday, April 1st 2026
A Grade at 7:30pm
Secret Topic
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Haileybury City 1 | vs. | University High School 2 |
| Melbourne Grammar School Melbourne 3 | vs. | University High School 1 |
| Melbourne Grammar School Melbourne 1 | vs. | Academy of Mary Immaculate 1 |
| Melbourne Grammar School Melbourne 2 | vs. | Wurun Senior Campus 1 |
B Grade at 6:30pm
Secret Topic
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Haileybury City 2 | vs. | University High School 2 |
| Haileybury City 1 | vs. | University High School 1 |
| Melbourne Grammar School Melbourne 1 | vs. | Haileybury City 3 |
| Melbourne Grammar School Melbourne 2 | vs. | Bye |
C Grade at 6:30pm
That we regret the rise of social media as a primary news source.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Haileybury City 2 | vs. | University High School 2 |
| Haileybury City 1 | vs. | University High School 1 |
| Haileybury City 4 | vs. | Academy of Mary Immaculate 2 |
| Fitzroy High School 1 | vs. | Academy of Mary Immaculate 1 |
| Melbourne Grammar School Melbourne 3 | vs. | Haileybury City 3 |
| University High School 3 | vs. | Melbourne Grammar School Melbourne 4 |
| Melbourne Grammar School Melbourne 1 | vs. | Melbourne Grammar School Melbourne 2 |
D Grade at 7:30pm
That it should be compulsory for all young people to complete 50 hours of community service each year.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Haileybury City 1 | vs. | University High School 2 |
| Melbourne Grammar School Melbourne 2 | vs. | Melbourne Grammar School Melbourne 1 |
| Melbourne Grammar School Melbourne 3 | vs. | Academy of Mary Immaculate 2 |
| University High School 1 | vs. | University High School 4 |
| University High School 3 | vs. | Academy of Mary Immaculate 1 |
Round 3: Wednesday, April 22nd 2026
A Grade at 7:30pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
B Grade at 6:30pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
C Grade at 6:30pm
Advised Topic: That schools should ...
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
D Grade at 7:30pm
That we should ban petrol cars from being used for business purposes (e.g. taxi, food delivery) from 2030.
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 4: Monday, May 25th 2026
A Grade at 7:30pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
B Grade at 6:30pm
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 we should pursue life on Mars.
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 5: Wednesday, August 12th 2026
A 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.
B 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.
C 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.
D Grade at 7:30pm
That dynamic pricing should be banned.
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.