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
Melbourne
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Round 3: Wednesday, June 11th 2025
A Grade at 6:30pm
Secret Topic
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| University High School 2 | vs. | Wurun Senior Campus 1 |
| Academy of Mary Immaculate 1 | vs. | Melbourne GS 1 |
| University High School 1 | vs. | St Kevin's College 1 |
B Grade at 7:30pm
Secret Topic
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| University High School 1 | vs. | Academy of Mary Immaculate 1 |
| Melbourne GS 5 | vs. | Melbourne GS 4 |
| Melbourne GS 3 | vs. | Melbourne GS 1 |
| Haileybury City 1 | vs. | University High School 3 |
| University High School 2 | vs. | Wurun Senior Campus 1 |
| Melbourne GS 2 | vs. | Bye |
C Grade at 6:30pm
Advised Topic: Environment and Sustainability
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Haileybury City 4 | vs. | St Kevin's College 1 |
| Melbourne GS 3 | vs. | Melbourne GS 4 |
| Melbourne GS 1 | vs. | Melbourne GS 2 |
| University High School 1 | vs. | Academy of Mary Immaculate 1 |
| Fitzroy High School 1 | vs. | Haileybury City 1 |
| University High School 2 | vs. | Haileybury City 3 |
| Haileybury City 2 | vs. | Bye |
D Grade at 7:30pm
That Australia should implement a substantial tourist tax.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| University High School 3 | vs. | Melbourne GS 2 |
| Haileybury City 4 | vs. | University High School 1 |
| University High School 2 | vs. | Haileybury City 3 |
| Haileybury City 1 | vs. | Academy of Mary Immaculate 1 |
| Haileybury City 2 | vs. | Fitzroy High School 1 |
| Melbourne GS 3 | vs. | Melbourne GS 1 |
Round 4: Wednesday, July 30th 2025
A Grade at 6:30pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
B Grade at 7:30pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
C Grade at 6:30pm
Secret Topic
The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.
D Grade at 7:30pm
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
A Grade at 6:30pm
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 7:30pm
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 6:30pm
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 7:30pm
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.