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.
The DAV publishes a Resource Guide which provides a brief for particular topics to facilitate student research for prepared topic debates. The Resource Guide is not a substitute for proper preparation, and its aim is simply to help you prepare your own case. You should not structure your case around the questions asked, nor should you rely too heavily only on the articles to which we provide links. Any ideas that the Resource Guide gives you will need to be explained just like any other material.
Round 1: That we should ban advertisements that target children
Round 2: That technology has been harmful to learning at school
Round 3: That it should be compulsory for online retailers to have physical stores.
Certificates
You can download and print certificates for students who participated in the Junior Secondary Program below: