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 1: Monday, February 23rd 2026 at 8pm
That the cosmetics and fashion industries do more harm than good.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Parade College 1 | vs. | Assumption College 1 |
| Mill Park Secondary College 1 | vs. | Assumption College 2 |
| Catholic Ladies' College 2 | vs. | Ivanhoe Grammar School Plenty 2 |
| Loyola College 1 | vs. | Reservoir High School 1 |
| Catholic Ladies' College 1 | vs. | Bye |
| Ivanhoe Grammar School Plenty 1 | vs. | St Monica's College 1 |
Round 2: Monday, March 23rd 2026 at 8pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 3: Monday, May 11th 2026 at 8pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 4: Monday, June 15th 2026 at 8pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 5: Monday, August 10th 2026 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 1: Monday, February 23rd 2026 at 7pm
That the government should require all police officers to wear and activate body-worn cameras when on duty.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Park Secondary College 2 | vs. | Assumption College 1 |
| Parade College 1 | vs. | Assumption College 2 |
| Mill Park Secondary College 1 | vs. | Viewbank College 1 |
| Catholic Ladies' College 1 | vs. | St Monica's College 1 |
| Loyola College 1 | vs. | Northside Christian College 2 |
| Eltham College 1 | vs. | Ivanhoe Grammar School Plenty 2 |
| Eltham College 2 | vs. | Bye |
| Ivanhoe Grammar School Plenty 1 | vs. | Northside Christian College 1 |
Round 2: Monday, March 23rd 2026 at 7pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 3: Monday, May 11th 2026 at 7pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 4: Monday, June 15th 2026 at 7pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 5: Monday, August 10th 2026 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 1: Monday, February 23rd 2026 at 7pm
That we should ban airlines from overbooking flights.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Parade College 1 | vs. | Loyola College 2 |
| Mill Park Secondary College 1 | vs. | Eltham College 1 |
| Catholic Ladies' College 1 | vs. | Eltham College 2 |
| Loyola College 1 | vs. | Ivanhoe Grammar School Plenty 2 |
| Ivanhoe Grammar School Plenty 1 | vs. | Viewbank College 1 |
Round 2: Monday, March 23rd 2026 at 7pm
That we regret the rise of social media as a primary news source.
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 3: Monday, May 11th 2026 at 7pm
Advised Topic: That schools should ...
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 4: Monday, June 15th 2026 at 7pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 5: Monday, August 10th 2026 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
Round 1: Monday, February 23rd 2026 at 8pm
That it should be free to camp in all national parks in Australia.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Ivanhoe Grammar University Campus 4 | vs. | Assumption College 1 |
| Ivanhoe Grammar University Campus 1 | vs. | Assumption College 2 |
| Mill Park Secondary College 2 | vs. | St Monica's College 1 |
| Parade College 1 | vs. | Northside Christian College 2 |
| Eltham High School 1 | vs. | Northside Christian College 1 |
| Ivanhoe Grammar University Campus 2 | vs. | Eltham College 2 |
| Mill Park Secondary College 1 | vs. | Ivanhoe Grammar University Campus 3 |
| Parade College 2 | vs. | Eltham College 1 |
| Catholic Ladies' College 2 | vs. | Loyola College 1 |
| Catholic Ladies' College 1 | vs. | Bye |
Round 2: Monday, March 23rd 2026 at 8pm
That it should be compulsory for all young people to complete 50 hours of community service each year.
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 3: Monday, May 11th 2026 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: Monday, June 15th 2026 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: Monday, August 10th 2026 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.