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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.

Schools Competition
(Yr 9-12 Debating)

Draws

Ringwood

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Round 2: Wednesday, April 30th 2025

A Grade at 8pm

That we should hold company directors & CEOs criminally responsible for security breaches (e.g. data breaches).

Affirmative team Negative team
Mt Lilydale Mercy College 1vs.Yarra Valley Grammar School 4
Whitefriars College 1vs.Vermont Secondary College 1
Yarra Valley Grammar School 3vs.Luther College 1
Tintern Grammar 2vs.Yarra Valley Grammar School 1
Tintern Grammar 1vs.Yarra Valley Grammar School 2

B Grade at 7pm

That all childcare centres should be funded and operated by the government.

Affirmative team Negative team
Whitefriars College 1vs.Yarra Valley Grammar School 4
Whitefriars College 2vs.Vermont Secondary College 2
Yarra Valley Grammar School 3vs.Vermont Secondary College 1
Tintern Grammar 2vs.Yarra Valley Grammar School 2
Tintern Grammar 1vs.Yarra Valley Grammar School 1
Mullauna College 1vs.Bye

C Grade at 7pm

That all young people aged 16-22 years old should receive a Universal Basic Income from the government.

Affirmative team Negative team
Yarra Valley Grammar School 5vs.Vermont Secondary College 1
Whitefriars College 1vs.Yarra Valley Grammar School 4
Donvale Christian College 1vs.Yarra Valley Grammar School 2
Donvale Christian College 2vs.Yarra Valley Grammar School 1
Yarra Valley Grammar School 3vs.Mullauna College 1
Tintern Grammar 2vs.Luther College 1
Doncaster Secondary College 1vs.Tintern Grammar 1

D Grade at 8pm

That phone use should be taught as a learning tool in schools.

Affirmative team Negative team
Mt Lilydale Mercy College 1vs.Yarra Valley Grammar School 4
Tintern Grammar 3vs.Vermont Secondary College 2
Yarra Valley Grammar School 5vs.Vermont Secondary College 1
Vermont Secondary College 3vs.Oxley College 1
Donvale Christian College 1vs.Yarra Valley Grammar School 2
Yarra Valley Grammar School 3vs.Oxley College 2
Tintern Grammar 2vs.Yarra Valley Grammar School 1
Tintern Grammar 1vs.Mullauna College 1
Luther College 1vs.Aquinas College 1

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: Wednesday, June 18th 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: Wednesday, August 13th 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.