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
South Yarra
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Round 2: Tuesday, May 6th 2025
A Grade at 7pm
That we should hold company directors & CEOs criminally responsible for security breaches (e.g. data breaches).
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Grammar School 1 | vs. | Wesley College St Kilda 1 |
| Melbourne Grammar School 2 | vs. | Wesley College St Kilda 2 |
| Wesley College St Kilda 3 | vs. | Melbourne Girls Grammar School 1 |
| Melbourne Grammar School 3 | vs. | Bye |
B Grade at 8pm
That all childcare centres should be funded and operated by the government.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Grammar School 1 | vs. | Melbourne Girls Grammar School 1 |
| Melbourne Grammar School 2 | vs. | Wesley College St Kilda 1 |
| Wesley College St Kilda 3 | vs. | Melbourne Girls Grammar School 2 |
| Melbourne Girls Grammar School 3 | vs. | Wesley College St Kilda 2 |
| Melbourne Grammar School 3 | vs. | 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Grammar School 4 | vs. | Melbourne Girls Grammar School 4 |
| Melbourne Grammar School 1 | vs. | Wesley College St Kilda 2 |
| Melbourne Grammar School 2 | vs. | Melbourne Girls Grammar School 2 |
| Wesley College St Kilda 3 | vs. | Melbourne Girls Grammar School 1 |
| Melbourne Girls Grammar School 3 | vs. | Wesley College St Kilda 1 |
| Melbourne Grammar School 3 | vs. | Bye |
D Grade at 8pm
That phone use should be taught as a learning tool in schools.
| Affirmative team | Negative team | |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Grammar School 4 | vs. | Melbourne Girls Grammar School 1 |
| Melbourne Grammar School 1 | vs. | Melbourne Girls Grammar School 2 |
| Melbourne Girls Grammar School 3 | vs. | Melbourne Grammar School 2 |
| Wesley College St Kilda 1 | vs. | Melbourne Grammar School 3 |
Round 3: Tuesday, May 20th 2025
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: 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: 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.
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 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, August 12th 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.
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
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.