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
Watsonia
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A Grade
Round 3: Monday, May 19th 2025 at 8pm
Secret Topic
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Assumption College 2 | vs. | Ivanhoe Grammar School Plenty 1 |
| Assumption College 1 | vs. | Mill Park Secondary College 1 |
| Marymede Catholic College 1 | vs. | Parade College 1 |
| Viewbank College 1 | vs. | Eltham College 2 |
| St Monica's College 1 | vs. | Eltham College 1 |
| Loyola College 1 | vs. | Reservoir High School 1 |
| Bye | vs. | Bye |
Round 4: Monday, June 23rd 2025 at 8pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 5: Monday, August 4th 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: Monday, May 19th 2025 at 7pm
Secret Topic
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Assumption College 2 | vs. | Loyola College 1 |
| Assumption College 1 | vs. | St Monica's College 1 |
| St Monica's College 2 | vs. | Mill Park Secondary College 1 |
| Ivanhoe Grammar School Plenty 2 | vs. | Catholic Ladies' College 1 |
| Ivanhoe Grammar School Plenty 3 | vs. | Loyola College 2 |
| Bye | vs. | Ivanhoe Grammar School Plenty 1 |
Round 4: Monday, June 23rd 2025 at 7pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 5: Monday, August 4th 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: Monday, May 19th 2025 at 7pm
Advised Topic: Environment and Sustainability
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Northside Christian College 1 | vs. | Catholic Ladies' College 1 |
| Viewbank College 1 | vs. | Mill Park Secondary College 1 |
| Bye | vs. | Parade College 1 |
| Reservoir High School 1 | vs. | Ivanhoe Grammar School Plenty 2 |
| Eltham College 1 | vs. | Parade College 2 |
| Loyola College 1 | vs. | Mill Park Secondary College 2 |
| Eltham College 2 | vs. | Viewbank College 2 |
| Catholic Ladies' College 2 | vs. | Ivanhoe Grammar School Plenty 1 |
Round 4: Monday, June 23rd 2025 at 7pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 5: Monday, August 4th 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: Monday, May 19th 2025 at 8pm
That Australia should implement a substantial tourist tax.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| St Monica's College 2 | vs. | Mill Park Secondary College 1 |
| St Monica's College 1 | vs. | Ivanhoe Grammar School (University) 1 |
| Eltham High School 1 | vs. | Mill Park Secondary College 2 |
| Loyola College 1 | vs. | Parade College 1 |
| Loyola College 2 | vs. | Catholic Ladies' College 1 |
| Mill Park Secondary College 3 | vs. | Loyola College 3 |
| Ivanhoe Grammar School (University) 2 | vs. | Parade College 2 |
Round 4: Monday, June 23rd 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: Monday, August 4th 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.