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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
Caulfield
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Round 1: Wednesday, March 18th 2026
A Grade at 8pm
That the cosmetics and fashion industries do more harm than good.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Grammar School Caulfield 2 | vs. | Caulfield Grammar School 1 |
| Kilvington Grammar School 1 | vs. | Melbourne Grammar School Melbourne School Caulfield 3 |
| Melbourne Grammar School Caulfield 1 | vs. | Caulfield Grammar School 2 |
| Mt Scopus Memorial College 1 | vs. | St Michael's Grammar School 1 |
B Grade at 7pm
That the government should require all police officers to wear and activate body-worn cameras when on duty.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| De La Salle College 1 | vs. | Caulfield Grammar School 1 |
| Melbourne Grammar School Caulfield 1 | vs. | Caulfield Grammar School 2 |
| Mt Scopus Memorial College 1 | vs. | Caulfield Grammar School 3 |
| St Michael's Grammar School 1 | vs. | Bye |
C Grade at 7pm
That we should ban airlines from overbooking flights.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Kilvington Grammar School 2 | vs. | The King David School 1 |
| Melbourne Grammar School Caulfield 2 | vs. | Beth Rivkah Ladies College 1 |
| De La Salle College 1 | vs. | Melbourne Grammar School Melbourne School Caulfield 3 |
| Kilvington Grammar School 1 | vs. | Caulfield Grammar School 1 |
| Melbourne Grammar School Caulfield 1 | vs. | Caulfield Grammar School 2 |
| Melbourne Grammar School Melbourne School Caulfield 4 | vs. | St Michael's Grammar School 2 |
| Mt Scopus Memorial College 1 | vs. | St Michael's Grammar School 1 |
| Caulfield Grammar School 3 | vs. | Bye |
D Grade at 8pm
That it should be free to camp in all national parks in Australia.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Grammar School Caulfield 2 | vs. | The King David School 1 |
| De La Salle College 1 | vs. | The King David School 2 |
| Kilvington Grammar School 1 | vs. | Beth Rivkah Ladies College 2 |
| Melbourne Grammar School Caulfield 1 | vs. | Beth Rivkah Ladies College 1 |
| Leibler Yavneh College 1 | vs. | Caulfield Grammar School 1 |
| Mt Scopus Memorial College 1 | vs. | St Michael's Grammar School 2 |
| Mt Scopus Memorial College 2 | vs. | St Michael's Grammar School 1 |
| Caulfield Grammar School 2 | vs. | Bye |
Round 2: Wednesday, April 29th 2026
A Grade at 8pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
B Grade at 7pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
C Grade 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.
D Grade 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: Wednesday, May 13th 2026
A Grade at 8pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
B Grade at 7pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
C Grade at 7pm
Advised Topic: That schools should ...
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
D Grade 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: Wednesday, July 29th 2026
A Grade at 8pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
B Grade at 7pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
C Grade at 7pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
D Grade 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: Wednesday, August 12th 2026
A Grade 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 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 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 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.