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
Ringwood
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A Grade
Round 3: Wednesday, May 28th 2025 at 8pm
Secret Topic
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Yarra Valley Grammar School 3 | vs. | Tintern Grammar 2 |
| Whitefriars College 1 | vs. | Luther College 1 |
| Mt Lilydale Mercy College 1 | vs. | Yarra Valley Grammar School 2 |
| Yarra Valley Grammar School 4 | vs. | Tintern Grammar 1 |
| Vermont Secondary College 1 | vs. | Yarra Valley Grammar School 1 |
Round 4: Wednesday, June 18th 2025 at 8pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 5: Wednesday, August 13th 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Yarra Valley Grammar School 3 | vs. | Tintern Grammar 2 |
| Whitefriars College 2 | vs. | Tintern Grammar 1 |
| Whitefriars College 1 | vs. | Yarra Valley Grammar School 1 |
| Vermont Secondary College 2 | vs. | Mullauna College 1 |
| Yarra Valley Grammar School 4 | vs. | Vermont Secondary College 1 |
| Yarra Valley Grammar School 2 | vs. | Aquinas College 1 |
Round 4: Wednesday, June 18th 2025 at 7pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 5: Wednesday, August 13th 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Yarra Valley Grammar School 3 | vs. | Tintern Grammar 2 |
| Donvale Christian College 2 | vs. | Tintern Grammar 1 |
| Whitefriars College 1 | vs. | Mullauna College 1 |
| Yarra Valley Grammar School 5 | vs. | Luther College 1 |
| Donvale Christian College 1 | vs. | Yarra Valley Grammar School 1 |
| Yarra Valley Grammar School 4 | vs. | Vermont Secondary College 1 |
| Yarra Valley Grammar School 2 | vs. | Doncaster Secondary College 1 |
Round 4: Wednesday, June 18th 2025 at 7pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 5: Wednesday, August 13th 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Yarra Valley Grammar School 3 | vs. | Tintern Grammar 2 |
| Yarra Valley Grammar School 5 | vs. | Tintern Grammar 1 |
| Donvale Christian College 1 | vs. | Luther College 1 |
| Vermont Secondary College 3 | vs. | Mullauna College 1 |
| Tintern Grammar 3 | vs. | Yarra Valley Grammar School 1 |
| Mt Lilydale Mercy College 1 | vs. | Oxley College 2 |
| Vermont Secondary College 2 | vs. | Yarra Valley Grammar School 2 |
| Yarra Valley Grammar School 4 | vs. | Oxley College 1 |
| Vermont Secondary College 1 | vs. | Aquinas College 1 |
Round 4: Wednesday, June 18th 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: Wednesday, August 13th 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.