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
Online Wednesday
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A Grade
Round 2: Wednesday, May 7th 2025 at pm
That we should hold company directors & CEOs criminally responsible for security breaches (e.g. data breaches).
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Grovedale College (Year 12) | vs. | Hume Central Secondary College (Year 12) |
| Manor Lakes P-12 College 1 | vs. | Huntingtower School Online 1 |
| Bye | vs. | Bye |
| Hume Central Secondary College (Year 11) | vs. | Manor Lakes P-12 College 2 |
Round 3: Wednesday, June 11th 2025 at pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 4: Wednesday, June 25th 2025 at pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 5: Wednesday, July 30th 2025 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
Round 2: Wednesday, May 7th 2025 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.
Round 3: Wednesday, June 11th 2025 at pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 4: Wednesday, June 25th 2025 at pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 5: Wednesday, July 30th 2025 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
Round 2: Wednesday, May 7th 2025 at pm
That all young people aged 16-22 years old should receive a Universal Basic Income from the government.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Bye | vs. | Bye |
| St Albans Secondary College 2 | vs. | Sacred Heart College Kyneton 1 (Year 10) |
| Hume Central Secondary College 1 | vs. | Sacred Heart College Kyneton 2 (Year 10) |
| Gleneagles Secondary College 1 | vs. | St Pauls Anglican Grammar School (Traralgon) 1 (Year 10) |
| St Albans Secondary College 1 | vs. | St Pauls Anglican Grammar School (Traralgon) 1 (Year 9) |
| Huntingtower School Online (Year 9) | vs. | Damascus College 1 |
| Bye | vs. | Bye |
Round 3: Wednesday, June 11th 2025 at pm
Advised Topic: Environment and Sustainability
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 4: Wednesday, June 25th 2025 at pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 5: Wednesday, July 30th 2025 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
Round 2: Wednesday, May 7th 2025 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: Wednesday, June 11th 2025 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, June 25th 2025 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: Wednesday, July 30th 2025 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.