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
Ringwood
Jump to: Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Round 4 | Round 5
Sort draw by:
Grade | Round
Show completed rounds:
Yes | No
Round 1: Wednesday, March 11th 2026
A Grade at 8pm
That the cosmetics and fashion industries do more harm than good.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Tintern Grammar 1 | vs. | Whitefriars College 1 |
| Tintern Grammar 2 | vs. | Mt Lilydale Mercy College 1 |
| Mullauna College 1 | vs. | Mt Lilydale Mercy College 2 |
| Luther College 1 | vs. | Our Lady of Sion College 1 |
| Yarra Valley Grammar School 2 | vs. | Vermont Secondary College 1 |
| Yarra Valley Grammar School 1 | vs. | Vermont Secondary College 2 |
B Grade at 7pm
That the government should require all police officers to wear and activate body-worn cameras when on duty.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Tintern Grammar 1 | vs. | Yarra Valley Grammar School 3 |
| Tintern Grammar 2 | vs. | Whitefriars College 1 |
| Mullauna College 1 | vs. | Donvale Christian College 1 |
| Luther College 1 | vs. | Donvale Christian College 2 |
| Yarra Valley Grammar School 2 | vs. | Mt Lilydale Mercy College 1 |
| Yarra Valley Grammar School 1 | vs. | Doncaster Secondary College 1 |
| Vermont Secondary College 1 | vs. | Bye |
C Grade at 7pm
That we should ban airlines from overbooking flights.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Tintern Grammar 1 | vs. | Aquinas College 1 |
| Tintern Grammar 2 | vs. | Yarra Valley Grammar School 3 |
| Mullauna College 1 | vs. | Oxley Christian College 1 |
| Yarra Valley Grammar School 2 | vs. | Donvale Christian College 1 |
| Vermont Secondary College 4 | vs. | Oxley Christian College 2 |
| Yarra Valley Grammar School 1 | vs. | Vermont Secondary College 3 |
| Yarra Valley Grammar School 4 | vs. | Mt Lilydale Mercy College 1 |
| Vermont Secondary College 2 | vs. | Doncaster Secondary College 1 |
| Oxley Christian College 3 | vs. | Vermont Secondary College 1 |
| Our Lady of Sion College 1 | vs. | Bye |
D Grade at 8pm
That it should be free to camp in all national parks in Australia.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Tintern Grammar 1 | vs. | Yarra Valley Grammar School 3 |
| Tintern Grammar 2 | vs. | Koonung Secondary College 1 |
| Mullauna College 1 | vs. | Koonung Secondary College 2 |
| Tintern Grammar 4 | vs. | Whitefriars College 1 |
| Luther College 1 | vs. | Oxley Christian College 1 |
| Yarra Valley Grammar School 2 | vs. | Donvale Christian College 1 |
| Yarra Valley Grammar School 1 | vs. | Oxley Christian College 2 |
| Yarra Valley Grammar School 4 | vs. | Donvale Christian College 2 |
| Vermont Secondary College 2 | vs. | Yarra Valley Grammar School 5 |
| Vermont Secondary College 1 | vs. | Tintern Grammar 3 |
| Our Lady of Sion College 1 | vs. | Mt Lilydale Mercy College 1 |
| Donvale Christian College 3 | vs. | Bye |
Round 2: Wednesday, May 6th 2026
A Grade at 8pm
Secret Topic
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Mt Lilydale Mercy College 1 | vs. | Vermont Secondary College 2 |
| Mt Lilydale Mercy College 2 | vs. | Vermont Secondary College 1 |
| Our Lady of Sion College 1 | vs. | Yarra Valley Grammar School 2 |
| Whitefriars College 1 | vs. | Yarra Valley Grammar School 1 |
| Tintern Grammar 2 | vs. | Mullauna College 1 |
| Tintern Grammar 1 | vs. | Luther College 1 |
B Grade at 7pm
Secret Topic
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Mt Lilydale Mercy College 1 | vs. | Vermont Secondary College 1 |
| Doncaster Secondary College 1 | vs. | Yarra Valley Grammar School 2 |
| Whitefriars College 1 | vs. | Yarra Valley Grammar School 1 |
| Donvale Christian College 1 | vs. | Luther College 1 |
| Donvale Christian College 2 | vs. | Tintern Grammar 1 |
| Yarra Valley Grammar School 3 | vs. | Mullauna College 1 |
| Tintern Grammar 2 | vs. | Bye |
C Grade at 7pm
That we regret the rise of social media as a primary news source.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Mt Lilydale Mercy College 1 | vs. | Vermont Secondary College 2 |
| Oxley Christian College 2 | vs. | Yarra Valley Grammar School 4 |
| Our Lady of Sion College 1 | vs. | Oxley Christian College 3 |
| Oxley Christian College 1 | vs. | Vermont Secondary College 1 |
| Vermont Secondary College 3 | vs. | Yarra Valley Grammar School 2 |
| Donvale Christian College 1 | vs. | Tintern Grammar 1 |
| Tintern Grammar 2 | vs. | Yarra Valley Grammar School 1 |
| Yarra Valley Grammar School 3 | vs. | Mullauna College 1 |
| Aquinas College 1 | vs. | Vermont Secondary College 4 |
D Grade at 8pm
That it should be compulsory for all young people to complete 50 hours of community service each year.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Mt Lilydale Mercy College 1 | vs. | Yarra Valley Grammar School 4 |
| Our Lady of Sion College 1 | vs. | Koonung Secondary College 2 |
| Tintern Grammar 3 | vs. | Vermont Secondary College 2 |
| Yarra Valley Grammar School 5 | vs. | Mullauna College 1 |
| Donvale Christian College 3 | vs. | Yarra Valley Grammar School 1 |
| Oxley Christian College 1 | vs. | Oxley Christian College 2 |
| Donvale Christian College 1 | vs. | Luther College 1 |
| Yarra Valley Grammar School 2 | vs. | Tintern Grammar 4 |
| Donvale Christian College 2 | vs. | Tintern Grammar 1 |
| Yarra Valley Grammar School 3 | vs. | Tintern Grammar 2 |
| Koonung Secondary College 1 | vs. | Vermont Secondary College 1 |
| Whitefriars College 1 | vs. | Billanook College 1 |
Round 3: Wednesday, May 20th 2026
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: That schools should ...
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
D Grade at 8pm
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: Wednesday, June 10th 2026
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 we should pursue life on Mars.
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 5: Wednesday, July 22nd 2026
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
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 8pm
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.