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
Hawthorn
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Round 2: Wednesday, May 20th 2026
A Grade at 7pm
Secret Topic
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Korowa Anglican Girls School 1 | vs. | Methodist Ladies College 1 |
| Korowa Anglican Girls School 2 | vs. | St Catherine's School 1 |
| Xavier College Hawthorn 1 | vs. | Korowa Anglican Girls School 3 |
| Auburn High School 1 | vs. | Scotch College 2 |
| Presbyterian Ladies' College 1 | vs. | Scotch College 1 |
| Korowa Anglican Girls School 4 | vs. | Ruyton Girls School 1 |
| Scotch College 3 | vs. | Ruyton Girls School 2 |
B Grade at 8pm
Secret Topic
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Korowa Anglican Girls School 1 | vs. | Methodist Ladies College 4 |
| Scotch College 3 | vs. | Methodist Ladies College 2 |
| Korowa Anglican Girls School 2 | vs. | Richmond High School 1 |
| St Catherine's School 3 | vs. | Methodist Ladies College 1 |
| Presbyterian Ladies' College 1 | vs. | St Catherine's School 1 |
| Presbyterian Ladies' College 2 | vs. | Scotch College 2 |
| Ruyton Girls School 1 | vs. | St Catherine's School 2 |
| St Catherine's School 4 | vs. | Scotch College 1 |
| Ruyton Girls School 2 | vs. | Scotch College 4 |
C Grade at 7pm
That we regret the rise of social media as a primary news source.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Korowa Anglican Girls School 1 | vs. | Methodist Ladies College 4 |
| Scotch College 3 | vs. | Camberwell Girls Grammar Hawthorn 2 |
| Korowa Anglican Girls School 2 | vs. | Camberwell Girls Grammar Hawthorn 1 |
| St Catherine's School 3 | vs. | Methodist Ladies College 2 |
| Xavier College Hawthorn 1 | vs. | Ruyton Girls School 1 |
| Presbyterian Ladies' College 4 | vs. | Methodist Ladies College 1 |
| Presbyterian Ladies' College 1 | vs. | St Catherine's School 1 |
| Melbourne Girls' College 2 | vs. | Scotch College 2 |
| Ruyton Girls School 3 | vs. | St Catherine's School 2 |
| Presbyterian Ladies' College 2 | vs. | Korowa Anglican Girls School 3 |
| Melbourne Girls' College 1 | vs. | Scotch College 1 |
| Methodist Ladies College 3 | vs. | Richmond High School 1 |
| Presbyterian Ladies' College 3 | vs. | Scotch College 4 |
| St Catherine's School 4 | vs. | Ruyton Girls School 2 |
D Grade at 8pm
That it should be compulsory for all young people to complete 50 hours of community service each year.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Korowa Anglican Girls School 1 | vs. | Methodist Ladies College 4 |
| Scotch College 3 | vs. | Methodist Ladies College 2 |
| Korowa Anglican Girls School 2 | vs. | Richmond High School 1 |
| St Catherine's School 3 | vs. | Methodist Ladies College 1 |
| Auburn High School 1 | vs. | St Catherine's School 1 |
| Presbyterian Ladies' College 4 | vs. | Scotch College 2 |
| Presbyterian Ladies' College 1 | vs. | St Catherine's School 2 |
| Melbourne Girls' College 2 | vs. | Korowa Anglican Girls School 3 |
| Ruyton Girls School 3 | vs. | Scotch College 1 |
| Presbyterian Ladies' College 2 | vs. | Ruyton Girls School 1 |
| Melbourne Girls' College 1 | vs. | Scotch College 4 |
| Methodist Ladies College 3 | vs. | Ruyton Girls School 2 |
| Presbyterian Ladies' College 3 | vs. | St Catherine's School 4 |
Round 3: Wednesday, June 3rd 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: Tuesday, July 21st 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: Wednesday, August 5th 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.