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: Tuesday, February 24th 2026
A Grade at 8pm
That the cosmetics and fashion industries do more harm than good.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne High School 3 | vs. | Lauriston Girls' School 2 |
| St Kevins College 4 | vs. | Sacre Coeur 1 |
| St Kevins College 1 | vs. | Lauriston Girls' School 1 |
| St Kevins College 2 | vs. | Melbourne High School 1 |
| Melbourne High School 2 | vs. | St Kevins College 3 |
| Genazzano FCJ College 1 | vs. | Bye |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne High School 3 | vs. | Lauriston Girls' School 2 |
| Lauriston Girls' School 3 | vs. | St Kevins College 6 |
| St Kevins College 4 | vs. | Sacre Coeur 1 |
| St Kevins College 1 | vs. | Lauriston Girls' School 1 |
| St Kevins College 2 | vs. | Sacre Coeur 2 |
| Melbourne High School 4 | vs. | St Kevins College 5 |
| Melbourne High School 2 | vs. | Lauriston Girls' School 4 |
| Genazzano FCJ College 1 | vs. | St Kevins College 3 |
| Melbourne High School 1 | vs. | Genazzano FCJ College 2 |
C Grade at 7pm
That we should ban airlines from overbooking flights.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne High School 3 | vs. | Lauriston Girls' School 2 |
| Lauriston Girls' School 3 | vs. | Sacre Coeur 1 |
| St Kevins College 4 | vs. | Lauriston Girls' School 1 |
| St Kevins College 1 | vs. | Genazzano FCJ College 2 |
| St Kevins College 2 | vs. | Melbourne High School 1 |
| Melbourne High School 4 | vs. | St Kevins College 5 |
| Melbourne High School 2 | vs. | St Kevins College 3 |
| Genazzano FCJ College 1 | vs. | Bye |
D Grade at 8pm
That it should be free to camp in all national parks in Australia.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Genazzano FCJ College 3 | vs. | Sacre Coeur 1 |
| Melbourne High School 3 | vs. | St Kevins College 5 |
| St Kevins College 4 | vs. | Sacre Coeur 2 |
| St Kevins College 1 | vs. | Genazzano FCJ College 2 |
| St Kevins College 2 | vs. | Melbourne High School 1 |
| Melbourne High School 4 | vs. | St Kevins College 3 |
| Melbourne High School 2 | vs. | Genazzano FCJ College 1 |
Round 2: Tuesday, March 17th 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: Thursday, May 7th 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: Tuesday, May 26th 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: Tuesday, August 11th 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.