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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

Hawthorn

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Round 2: Wednesday, May 7th 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
Korowa Anglican Girls School 1vs.Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak 2
Xavier College 1vs.Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak 1
Scotch College 3vs.Richmond High School 1
Korowa Anglican Girls School 2vs.Methodist Ladies College 1
Xavier College 2vs.St Catherine's School 1
Presbyterian Ladies' College 1vs.Scotch College 2
Xavier College 4vs.St Catherine's School 2
Presbyterian Ladies' College 2vs.Xavier College 3
Ruyton Girls School 1vs.Korowa Anglican Girls School 3
Scotch College 1vs.Bye

B Grade at 7pm

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

Affirmative team Negative team
Korowa Anglican Girls School 1vs.Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak 2
Xavier College 1vs.Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak 1
Scotch College 3vs.Xavier College 3
Korowa Anglican Girls School 2vs.Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak 4
Xavier College 2vs.Methodist Ladies College 1
Presbyterian Ladies' College 4vs.St Catherine's School 1
Presbyterian Ladies' College 1vs.Scotch College 2
Xavier College 4vs.St Catherine's School 2
Korowa Anglican Girls School 4vs.Methodist Ladies College 2
Presbyterian Ladies' College 2vs.Ruyton Girls School 1
Presbyterian Ladies' College 3vs.Scotch College 1
Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak 3vs.Korowa Anglican Girls School 3
Scotch College 4vs.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
Korowa Anglican Girls School 1vs.Methodist Ladies College 4
Xavier College 1vs.Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak 2
Scotch College 3vs.Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak 1
Korowa Anglican Girls School 2vs.Methodist Ladies College 2
St Catherine's School 3vs.Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak 4
Xavier College 2vs.Richmond High School 1
Presbyterian Ladies' College 4vs.Methodist Ladies College 1
Presbyterian Ladies' College 1vs.St Catherine's School 1
Xavier College 4vs.Scotch College 2
Korowa Anglican Girls School 4vs.St Catherine's School 2
Presbyterian Ladies' College 2vs.Xavier College 3
Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak 3vs.Korowa Anglican Girls School 3
Methodist Ladies College 3vs.Scotch College 1
Presbyterian Ladies' College 3vs.Ruyton Girls School 1
St Catherine's School 4vs.Scotch College 4
Melbourne Girls' College 1vs.Ruyton Girls School 2

D Grade at 8pm

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

Affirmative team Negative team
Korowa Anglican Girls School 1vs.Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak 2
Xavier College 1vs.Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak 1
Scotch College 3vs.Methodist Ladies College 2
Korowa Anglican Girls School 2vs.Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak 4
St Catherine's School 3vs.Richmond High School 1
Xavier College 2vs.Methodist Ladies College 1
Presbyterian Ladies' College 4vs.Richmond High School 2
Presbyterian Ladies' College 1vs.St Catherine's School 1
Xavier College 4vs.Scotch College 2
Korowa Anglican Girls School 4vs.St Catherine's School 2
Presbyterian Ladies' College 2vs.Xavier College 3
Melbourne Girls' College 1vs.Korowa Anglican Girls School 3
Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak 3vs.Scotch College 1
Presbyterian Ladies' College 3vs.Ruyton Girls School 1
St Catherine's School 4vs.Scotch College 4
Byevs.Bye

Round 3: Wednesday, May 21st 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 4th 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 6th 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.