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
Ivanhoe
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Round 1: Thursday, March 19th 2026
A Grade at 7pm
That the cosmetics and fashion industries do more harm than good.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Kew High School 1 | vs. | Ivanhoe Grammar School 3 |
| Xavier College 3 | vs. | Our Lady of Mercy College 1 |
| Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 1 | vs. | Xavier College 4 |
| Preston High School 1 | vs. | Xavier College 1 |
| Ivanhoe Grammar School 1 | vs. | Xavier College 2 |
| Ivanhoe Grammar School 2 | vs. | Bye |
B Grade at 8pm
That the government should require all police officers to wear and activate body-worn cameras when on duty.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Kew High School 1 | vs. | Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 3 |
| Xavier College 3 | vs. | Ivanhoe Grammar School 3 |
| Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 1 | vs. | Our Lady of Mercy College 1 |
| Preston High School 1 | vs. | Ivanhoe Grammar School 2 |
| Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 2 | vs. | Xavier College 1 |
| Ivanhoe Grammar School 4 | vs. | Xavier College 2 |
| Ivanhoe Grammar School 1 | vs. | Xavier College 4 |
C Grade at 7pm
That we should ban airlines from overbooking flights.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Kew High School 1 | vs. | St Helena Secondary College 1 |
| Xavier College 3 | vs. | Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 3 |
| Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 1 | vs. | Ivanhoe Grammar School 3 |
| Alphington Grammar School 2 | vs. | Our Lady of Mercy College 2 |
| Preston High School 1 | vs. | Our Lady of Mercy College 1 |
| Alphington Grammar School 1 | vs. | Ivanhoe Grammar School 2 |
| Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 2 | vs. | Xavier College 1 |
| Preston High School 2 | vs. | Xavier College 2 |
| Ivanhoe Grammar School 4 | vs. | Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 4 |
| Ivanhoe Grammar School 1 | vs. | Xavier College 4 |
D Grade at 8pm
That it should be free to camp in all national parks in Australia.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Xavier College 3 | vs. | St Helena Secondary College 1 |
| Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 1 | vs. | St Helena Secondary College 2 |
| Preston High School 1 | vs. | Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 3 |
| Ivanhoe Grammar School (University) 1 | vs. | Our Lady of Mercy College 1 |
| Alphington Grammar School 1 | vs. | Ivanhoe Grammar School (University) 3 |
| Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 2 | vs. | Xavier College 4 |
| Ivanhoe Grammar School (University) 2 | vs. | Xavier College 1 |
| St Helena Secondary College 3 | vs. | Xavier College 2 |
| Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 4 | vs. | Ivanhoe Grammar School (University) 4 |
Round 2: Thursday, April 23rd 2026
A Grade at 7pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
B Grade at 8pm
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: Thursday, May 28th 2026
A Grade at 7pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
B Grade at 8pm
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: Thursday, June 18th 2026
A Grade at 7pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
B Grade at 8pm
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: Thursday, July 30th 2026
A 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.
B 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.
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.