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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

Mount Eliza

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Round 3: Tuesday, May 6th 2025

A Grade at 7pm

Secret Topic

Affirmative team Negative team
Toorak College 1vs.Woodleigh School 1 (Year 11)
Dromana Secondary College 1vs.Woodleigh School 2
John Paul College 1 (Year 11)vs.Woodleigh School 1
Peninsula Grammar 1vs.Toorak College 1 (Year 11)
Toorak College 2vs.Bye

C Grade at 8pm

Advised Topic: Environment and Sustainability

Affirmative team Negative team
Frankston High School 1vs.Woodleigh School 1
Toorak College 1vs.Peninsula Grammar 1
Frankston High School 2vs.Peninsula Grammar 2
Dromana Secondary College 1vs.Bye

D Grade at 8pm

That Australia should implement a substantial tourist tax.

Affirmative team Negative team
Toorak College 1vs.Woodleigh School 2
Dromana Secondary College 1vs.Peninsula Grammar 1
Toorak College 2vs.Woodleigh School 1

Round 4: Tuesday, June 3rd 2025

A Grade at 7pm

Secret Topic

The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.

C Grade at 8pm

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: Tuesday, July 29th 2025

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.

C Grade at 8pm

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.