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Schools Competition
(Yr 9-12 Debating)

Draws

Toorak

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Round 1: Tuesday, March 11th 2025

A Grade at pm

That all pharmaceutical research should be funded and conducted by the government.

The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.

B Grade at pm

That all school and university exams should be open-book.

The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.

C Grade at pm

That tickets to all sporting events should be free.

The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.

D Grade at pm

That the government should prohibit businesses from being cashless.

The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.

Round 2: Thursday, March 20th 2025

A Grade at pm

That we should hold company directors & CEOs criminally responsible for security breaches (e.g. data breaches).

The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.

B Grade at pm

That all childcare centres should be funded and operated by the government.

The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.

C Grade at pm

That all young people aged 16-22 years old should receive a Universal Basic Income from the government.

The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.

D Grade at pm

That phone use should be taught as a learning tool in schools.

The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.

Round 3: Tuesday, April 29th 2025

A Grade at pm

Secret Topic

The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.

B Grade at pm

Secret Topic

The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.

C Grade at pm

Advised Topic: Environment and Sustainability

The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.

D Grade at pm

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 pm

Secret Topic

The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.

B Grade at pm

Secret Topic

The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.

C Grade at pm

Secret Topic

The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.

D Grade at pm

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, August 7th 2025

A Grade at pm

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 pm

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 pm

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 pm

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.