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
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Round 1: Wednesday, March 19th 2025
A Grade at 8pm
That all pharmaceutical research should be funded and conducted by the government.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Tintern Grammar 1 | vs. | Yarra Valley Grammar School 3 |
| Tintern Grammar 2 | vs. | Whitefriars College 1 |
| Luther College 1 | vs. | Yarra Valley Grammar School 4 |
| Yarra Valley Grammar School 2 | vs. | Vermont Secondary College 1 |
| Yarra Valley Grammar School 1 | vs. | Mt Lilydale Mercy College 1 |
B Grade at 7pm
That all school and university exams should be open-book.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Tintern Grammar 1 | vs. | Yarra Valley Grammar School 3 |
| Tintern Grammar 2 | vs. | Whitefriars College 1 |
| Mullauna College 1 | vs. | Whitefriars College 2 |
| Yarra Valley Grammar School 2 | vs. | Vermont Secondary College 1 |
| Yarra Valley Grammar School 1 | vs. | Vermont Secondary College 2 |
| Yarra Valley Grammar School 4 | vs. | Bye |
C Grade at 7pm
That tickets to all sporting events should be free.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Tintern Grammar 1 | vs. | Yarra Valley Grammar School 3 |
| Tintern Grammar 2 | vs. | Whitefriars College 1 |
| Mullauna College 1 | vs. | Yarra Valley Grammar School 5 |
| Luther College 1 | vs. | Yarra Valley Grammar School 2 |
| Donvale Christian College 1 | vs. | Donvale Christian College 2 |
| Yarra Valley Grammar School 1 | vs. | Vermont Secondary College 1 |
| Yarra Valley Grammar School 4 | vs. | Doncaster Secondary College 1 |
D Grade at 8pm
That the government should prohibit businesses from being cashless.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Tintern Grammar 1 | vs. | Yarra Valley Grammar School 3 |
| Tintern Grammar 2 | vs. | Yarra Valley Grammar School 5 |
| Mullauna College 1 | vs. | Donvale Christian College 1 |
| Luther College 1 | vs. | Vermont Secondary College 3 |
| Yarra Valley Grammar School 2 | vs. | Tintern Grammar 3 |
| Vermont Secondary College 2 | vs. | Mt Lilydale Mercy College 1 |
| Yarra Valley Grammar School 1 | vs. | Vermont Secondary College 1 |
| Oxley College 1 | vs. | Oxley College 2 |
| Yarra Valley Grammar School 4 | vs. | Bye |
Round 2: Wednesday, April 30th 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Mt Lilydale Mercy College 1 | vs. | Yarra Valley Grammar School 4 |
| Whitefriars College 1 | vs. | Vermont Secondary College 1 |
| Yarra Valley Grammar School 3 | vs. | Luther College 1 |
| Tintern Grammar 2 | vs. | Yarra Valley Grammar School 1 |
| Tintern Grammar 1 | vs. | Yarra Valley Grammar School 2 |
B Grade at 7pm
That all childcare centres should be funded and operated by the government.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Whitefriars College 1 | vs. | Yarra Valley Grammar School 4 |
| Whitefriars College 2 | vs. | Vermont Secondary College 2 |
| Yarra Valley Grammar School 3 | vs. | Vermont Secondary College 1 |
| Tintern Grammar 2 | vs. | Yarra Valley Grammar School 2 |
| Tintern Grammar 1 | vs. | Yarra Valley Grammar School 1 |
| Mullauna College 1 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Yarra Valley Grammar School 5 | vs. | Vermont Secondary College 1 |
| Whitefriars College 1 | vs. | Yarra Valley Grammar School 4 |
| Donvale Christian College 1 | vs. | Yarra Valley Grammar School 2 |
| Donvale Christian College 2 | vs. | Yarra Valley Grammar School 1 |
| Yarra Valley Grammar School 3 | vs. | Mullauna College 1 |
| Tintern Grammar 2 | vs. | Luther College 1 |
| Doncaster Secondary College 1 | vs. | Tintern Grammar 1 |
D Grade at 8pm
That phone use should be taught as a learning tool in schools.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Mt Lilydale Mercy College 1 | vs. | Yarra Valley Grammar School 4 |
| Tintern Grammar 3 | vs. | Vermont Secondary College 2 |
| Yarra Valley Grammar School 5 | vs. | Vermont Secondary College 1 |
| Vermont Secondary College 3 | vs. | Oxley College 1 |
| Donvale Christian College 1 | vs. | Yarra Valley Grammar School 2 |
| Yarra Valley Grammar School 3 | vs. | Oxley College 2 |
| Tintern Grammar 2 | vs. | Yarra Valley Grammar School 1 |
| Tintern Grammar 1 | vs. | Mullauna College 1 |
| Luther College 1 | vs. | Aquinas College 1 |
Round 3: Wednesday, May 28th 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: Wednesday, June 18th 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: Wednesday, August 13th 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.