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
Melbourne
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A Grade
Round 4: Wednesday, July 30th 2025 at 6:30pm
Secret Topic
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne GS 1 | vs. | Wurun Senior Campus 1 |
| University High School 2 | vs. | St Kevin's College 1 |
| University High School 1 | vs. | Academy of Mary Immaculate 1 |
Round 5: Wednesday, August 13th 2025 at 6:30pm
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 4: Wednesday, July 30th 2025 at 7:30pm
Secret Topic
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| University High School 1 | vs. | Melbourne GS 2 |
| University High School 2 | vs. | Melbourne GS 3 |
| Academy of Mary Immaculate 1 | vs. | Melbourne GS 4 |
| Melbourne GS 1 | vs. | University High School 3 |
| Melbourne GS 5 | vs. | Haileybury City 1 |
| Wurun Senior Campus 1 | vs. | Bye |
Round 5: Wednesday, August 13th 2025 at 7:30pm
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 4: Wednesday, July 30th 2025 at 6:30pm
Secret Topic
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| University High School 1 | vs. | Haileybury City 4 |
| Melbourne GS 4 | vs. | Haileybury City 1 |
| University High School 2 | vs. | Melbourne GS 3 |
| Academy of Mary Immaculate 1 | vs. | Fitzroy High School 1 |
| Melbourne GS 1 | vs. | Haileybury City 2 |
| Haileybury City 3 | vs. | Melbourne GS 2 |
| Bye | vs. | Bye |
Round 5: Wednesday, August 13th 2025 at 6:30pm
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 4: Wednesday, July 30th 2025 at 7:30pm
That Australia should ban the use of herbicides and pesticides in agriculture.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| University High School 1 | vs. | Fitzroy High School 1 |
| University High School 2 | vs. | Haileybury City 1 |
| Academy of Mary Immaculate 1 | vs. | University High School 3 |
| Melbourne GS 3 | vs. | Haileybury City 4 |
| Haileybury City 3 | vs. | Melbourne GS 1 |
| Melbourne GS 2 | vs. | Haileybury City 2 |
Round 5: Wednesday, August 13th 2025 at 7:30pm
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.