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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Round 1: Wednesday, April 30th 2025
A Grade at 8pm
That all pharmaceutical research should be funded and conducted by the government.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Geelong Lutheran College 1 | vs. | Geelong Grammar School 2 |
| Geelong High School 1 | vs. | St Joseph's College Geelong 1 |
| North Geelong Secondary College 1 | vs. | Geelong Grammar School 1 |
| Good News Lutheran College 1 | vs. | The Geelong College 1 |
B Grade at 7pm
That all school and university exams should be open-book.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Geelong Grammar School 3 | vs. | St Joseph's College Geelong 1 |
| Werribee Secondary College 1 | vs. | Geelong Grammar School 2 |
| Werribee Secondary College 2 | vs. | Geelong Grammar School 1 |
| Werribee Secondary College 3 | vs. | Geelong Grammar School 4 |
| Good News Lutheran College 1 | vs. | The Geelong College 1 |
C Grade at 7pm
That tickets to all sporting events should be free.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Werribee Secondary College 1 | vs. | St Joseph's College Geelong 1 |
| Werribee Secondary College 2 | vs. | Geelong Grammar School 1 |
| The Geelong College 2 | vs. | Clonard College 1 |
| Good News Lutheran College 1 | vs. | The Geelong College 1 |
D Grade at 8pm
That the government should prohibit businesses from being cashless.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart College Newtown 1 | vs. | The Geelong College 1 |
| Sacred Heart College Newtown 2 | vs. | Werribee Secondary College 3 |
| Geelong Lutheran College 2 | vs. | The Geelong College 2 |
| Geelong Lutheran College 1 | vs. | Werribee Secondary College 2 |
| Werribee Secondary College 1 | vs. | Sacred Heart College Newtown 3 |
Round 2: Wednesday, May 14th 2025
A Grade at 8pm
That we should hold company directors & CEOs criminally responsible for security breaches (e.g. data breaches).
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
B Grade at 7pm
That all childcare centres should be funded and operated by the government.
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
C Grade at 7pm
That all young people aged 16-22 years old should receive a Universal Basic Income from the government.
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
D Grade at 8pm
That phone use should be taught as a learning tool in schools.
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 3: Wednesday, May 28th 2025
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: Environment and Sustainability
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
D Grade at 8pm
That Australia should implement a substantial tourist tax.
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
Round 4: Thursday, June 19th 2025
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 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: Thursday, July 31st 2025
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
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 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.