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
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A Grade
Round 1: Monday, March 2nd 2026 at 8pm
That the cosmetics and fashion industries do more harm than good.
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 2: Monday, March 30th 2026 at 8pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 3: Monday, May 4th 2026 at 8pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 4: Monday, June 1st 2026 at 8pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 5: Monday, July 27th 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, March 2nd 2026 at 7pm
That the government should require all police officers to wear and activate body-worn cameras when on duty.
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 2: Monday, March 30th 2026 at 7pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 3: Monday, May 4th 2026 at 7pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 4: Monday, June 1st 2026 at 7pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 5: Monday, July 27th 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, March 2nd 2026 at 7pm
That we should ban airlines from overbooking flights.
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 2: Monday, March 30th 2026 at 7pm
That we regret the rise of social media a primary news source.
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 3: Monday, May 4th 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 1st 2026 at 7pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 5: Monday, July 27th 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, March 2nd 2026 at 8pm
That it should be free to camp in all national parks in Australia.
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 2: Monday, March 30th 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 4th 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 1st 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, July 27th 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.