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
Hawthorn
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A Grade
Round 4: Wednesday, June 4th 2025 at 8pm
Secret Topic
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak 1 | vs. | Korowa Anglican Girls School 2 |
| Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak 2 | vs. | Xavier College 2 |
| Methodist Ladies College 1 | vs. | Presbyterian Ladies' College 1 |
| Richmond High School 1 | vs. | Xavier College 4 |
| Xavier College 3 | vs. | Scotch College 3 |
| St Catherine's School 2 | vs. | Korowa Anglican Girls School 1 |
| Korowa Anglican Girls School 3 | vs. | Xavier College 1 |
| Scotch College 1 | vs. | Presbyterian Ladies' College 2 |
| St Catherine's School 1 | vs. | Ruyton Girls School 1 |
| Scotch College 2 | vs. | Bye |
Round 5: Wednesday, August 6th 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 4: Wednesday, June 4th 2025 at 7pm
Secret Topic
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak 1 | vs. | Korowa Anglican Girls School 2 |
| Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak 2 | vs. | Xavier College 2 |
| Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak 3 | vs. | Korowa Anglican Girls School 1 |
| Methodist Ladies College 2 | vs. | Presbyterian Ladies' College 4 |
| Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak 4 | vs. | Xavier College 1 |
| Xavier College 3 | vs. | Scotch College 4 |
| St Catherine's School 2 | vs. | Presbyterian Ladies' College 1 |
| Korowa Anglican Girls School 3 | vs. | Methodist Ladies College 1 |
| Scotch College 1 | vs. | Korowa Anglican Girls School 4 |
| St Catherine's School 1 | vs. | Presbyterian Ladies' College 2 |
| Scotch College 2 | vs. | Xavier College 4 |
| Presbyterian Ladies' College 3 | vs. | Scotch College 3 |
| Ruyton Girls School 1 | vs. | Bye |
Round 5: Wednesday, August 6th 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 4: Wednesday, June 4th 2025 at 7pm
Secret Topic
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak 1 | vs. | Korowa Anglican Girls School 2 |
| Methodist Ladies College 4 | vs. | Xavier College 2 |
| Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak 2 | vs. | St Catherine's School 3 |
| Methodist Ladies College 1 | vs. | Ruyton Girls School 1 |
| Methodist Ladies College 2 | vs. | Korowa Anglican Girls School 1 |
| Richmond High School 1 | vs. | Xavier College 1 |
| Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak 4 | vs. | Scotch College 3 |
| Xavier College 3 | vs. | Korowa Anglican Girls School 4 |
| St Catherine's School 2 | vs. | Xavier College 4 |
| Korowa Anglican Girls School 3 | vs. | Presbyterian Ladies' College 2 |
| Scotch College 1 | vs. | Presbyterian Ladies' College 1 |
| St Catherine's School 1 | vs. | Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak 3 |
| Scotch College 2 | vs. | Presbyterian Ladies' College 4 |
| St Catherine's School 4 | vs. | Ruyton Girls School 2 |
| Methodist Ladies College 3 | vs. | Scotch College 4 |
| Melbourne Girls' College 1 | vs. | Presbyterian Ladies' College 3 |
Round 5: Wednesday, August 6th 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 4: Wednesday, June 4th 2025 at 8pm
That Australia should ban the use of herbicides and pesticides in agriculture.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak 1 | vs. | Korowa Anglican Girls School 2 |
| Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak 2 | vs. | Xavier College 2 |
| Methodist Ladies College 1 | vs. | St Catherine's School 3 |
| Richmond High School 2 | vs. | Presbyterian Ladies' College 1 |
| Methodist Ladies College 2 | vs. | Presbyterian Ladies' College 4 |
| Richmond High School 1 | vs. | Xavier College 1 |
| Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak 4 | vs. | Scotch College 3 |
| Xavier College 3 | vs. | Korowa Anglican Girls School 4 |
| St Catherine's School 2 | vs. | Xavier College 4 |
| Korowa Anglican Girls School 3 | vs. | Ruyton Girls School 1 |
| Scotch College 1 | vs. | Presbyterian Ladies' College 2 |
| St Catherine's School 1 | vs. | Korowa Anglican Girls School 1 |
| Scotch College 2 | vs. | Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak 3 |
| St Catherine's School 4 | vs. | Melbourne Girls' College 1 |
| Presbyterian Ladies' College 3 | vs. | Scotch College 4 |
Round 5: Wednesday, August 6th 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.