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
Mount Eliza
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Round 1: Tuesday, March 4th 2025
A Grade at 7pm
That all pharmaceutical research should be funded and conducted by the government.
| Affirmative team |
|
Negative team |
| Peninsula Grammar 1 | vs. | Toorak College 2 |
| Toorak College 1 (Year 11) | vs. | Dromana Secondary College 1 |
| Woodleigh School 1 | vs. | Woodleigh School 2 |
| Toorak College 1 | vs. | John Paul College 1 (Year 11) |
| Woodleigh School 1 (Year 11) | vs. | Bye |
C Grade at 8pm
That tickets to all sporting events should be free.
| Affirmative team |
|
Negative team |
| Frankston High School 2 | vs. | Toorak College 1 |
| Peninsula Grammar 2 | vs. | Dromana Secondary College 1 |
| Woodleigh School 1 | vs. | Peninsula Grammar 1 |
| Frankston High School 1 | vs. | Bye |
D Grade at 8pm
That the government should prohibit businesses from being cashless.
| Affirmative team |
|
Negative team |
| Woodleigh School 1 | vs. | Woodleigh School 2 |
| Toorak College 2 | vs. | Dromana Secondary College 1 |
| Peninsula Grammar 1 | vs. | Toorak College 1 |
Round 2: Tuesday, March 18th 2025
A Grade at 7pm
That we should hold company directors & CEOs criminally responsible for security breaches (e.g. data breaches).
| Affirmative team |
|
Negative team |
| Woodleigh School 2 | vs. | Toorak College 2 |
| Woodleigh School 1 | vs. | Dromana Secondary College 1 |
| Toorak College 1 (Year 11) | vs. | Woodleigh School 1 (Year 11) |
| Peninsula Grammar 1 | vs. | Toorak College 1 |
| John Paul College 1 (Year 11) | vs. | Bye |
C Grade at 8pm
That all young people aged 16-22 years old should receive a Universal Basic Income from the government.
| Affirmative team |
|
Negative team |
| Woodleigh School 1 | vs. | Dromana Secondary College 1 |
| Frankston High School 1 | vs. | Toorak College 1 |
| Peninsula Grammar 1 | vs. | Frankston High School 2 |
| Peninsula Grammar 2 | vs. | Bye |
D Grade at 8pm
That phone use should be taught as a learning tool in schools.
| Affirmative team |
|
Negative team |
| Woodleigh School 2 | vs. | Dromana Secondary College 1 |
| Woodleigh School 1 | vs. | Toorak College 1 |
| Peninsula Grammar 1 | vs. | Toorak College 2 |
Round 3: Tuesday, May 6th 2025
A Grade at 7pm
Secret Topic
| Affirmative team |
|
Negative team |
| Toorak College 1 | vs. | Woodleigh School 1 (Year 11) |
| Dromana Secondary College 1 | vs. | Woodleigh School 2 |
| John Paul College 1 (Year 11) | vs. | Woodleigh School 1 |
| Peninsula Grammar 1 | vs. | Toorak College 1 (Year 11) |
| Toorak College 2 | vs. | Bye |
C Grade at 8pm
Advised Topic: Environment and Sustainability
| Affirmative team |
|
Negative team |
| Frankston High School 1 | vs. | Woodleigh School 1 |
| Toorak College 1 | vs. | Peninsula Grammar 1 |
| Frankston High School 2 | vs. | Peninsula Grammar 2 |
| Dromana Secondary College 1 | vs. | Bye |
D Grade at 8pm
That Australia should implement a substantial tourist tax.
| Affirmative team |
|
Negative team |
| Toorak College 1 | vs. | Woodleigh School 2 |
| Dromana Secondary College 1 | vs. | Peninsula Grammar 1 |
| Toorak College 2 | vs. | Woodleigh School 1 |
Round 4: Tuesday, June 3rd 2025
A Grade at 7pm
Secret Topic
| Affirmative team |
|
Negative team |
| Woodleigh School 1 (Year 11) | vs. | John Paul College 1 (Year 11) |
| Woodleigh School 1 | vs. | Toorak College 2 |
| Peninsula Grammar 1 | vs. | Dromana Secondary College 1 |
| Toorak College 1 | vs. | Woodleigh School 2 |
| Toorak College 1 (Year 11) | vs. | Bye |
C Grade at 8pm
Secret Topic
| Affirmative team |
|
Negative team |
| Dromana Secondary College 1 | vs. | Peninsula Grammar 1 |
| Woodleigh School 1 | vs. | Toorak College 1 |
| Peninsula Grammar 2 | vs. | Frankston High School 1 |
| Frankston High School 2 | vs. | Bye |
D Grade at 8pm
That Australia should ban the use of herbicides and pesticides in agriculture.
| Affirmative team |
|
Negative team |
| Toorak College 2 | vs. | Woodleigh School 2 |
| Peninsula Grammar 1 | vs. | Woodleigh School 1 |
| Toorak College 1 | vs. | Dromana Secondary College 1 |
Round 5: Tuesday, July 29th 2025
A 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 8pm
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.
