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
Geelong
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A Grade
Round 3: Wednesday, May 28th 2025 at 8pm
Secret Topic
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's College Geelong 1 | vs. | North Geelong Secondary College 1 |
| Geelong Grammar School 1 | vs. | Geelong Lutheran College 1 |
| The Geelong College 1 | vs. | Geelong High School 1 |
Round 4: Thursday, June 19th 2025 at 8pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 5: Thursday, July 31st 2025 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
Round 3: Wednesday, May 28th 2025 at 7pm
Secret Topic
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Geelong Grammar School 1 | vs. | Geelong Grammar School 4 |
| St Joseph's College Geelong 1 | vs. | The Geelong College 1 |
| Geelong Grammar School 2 | vs. | Werribee Secondary College 2 |
| Werribee Secondary College 3 | vs. | Geelong Grammar School 3 |
| Werribee Secondary College 1 | vs. | Bye |
Round 4: Thursday, June 19th 2025 at 7pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 5: Thursday, July 31st 2025 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
Round 3: Wednesday, May 28th 2025 at 7pm
Advised Topic: Environment and Sustainability
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Geelong Grammar School 1 | vs. | Werribee Secondary College 1 |
| Geelong Grammar School 2 | vs. | The Geelong College 2 |
| Clonard College 1 | vs. | Werribee Secondary College 2 |
| The Geelong College 1 | vs. | St Joseph's College Geelong 1 |
Round 4: Thursday, June 19th 2025 at 7pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 5: Thursday, July 31st 2025 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
Round 3: Wednesday, May 28th 2025 at 8pm
That Australia should implement a substantial tourist tax.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Werribee Secondary College 3 | vs. | Geelong Lutheran College 2 |
| The Geelong College 2 | vs. | Werribee Secondary College 2 |
| The Geelong College 1 | vs. | Bye |
| Sacred Heart College Newtown 3 | vs. | Geelong Lutheran College 1 |
| Werribee Secondary College 1 | vs. | Sacred Heart College Newtown 1 |
Round 4: Thursday, June 19th 2025 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: Thursday, July 31st 2025 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.