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.
DAV Finals results -
October 26th
The DAV Grand Finals were held on Thursday October 22nd at Caulfield Grammar School. The results are:
A Grade
"That Australia is a racist nation"
Mac.Robertson Girls' High School 3 defeated Methodist Ladies' College 1 in a unanimous decision.
Adjudication panel: Jonathan Benney, Christopher Hibbard, Jennifer Ames, Anthony Kung, and Anna Blair.
B Grade
"That the federal National Party should withdraw from the Liberal-National coalition."
Melbourne High School 6 defeated St Catherine's School 1 in a split decision (2-1).
Adjudication panel: Wayne Jocic, Laura Bellamy, and Duncan Campbell.
C Grade
" That we should offer dictators amnesty in return for giving up power"
Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School 1 defeated Firbank Grammar School 1 in a unanimous decision.
Adjudication panel: Charisma Dungan, Claire Roberts, and Nick Boyd-Caine.
D Grade
"That the Rudd government is all spin and no substance"
Scotch College defeated St Monica's College in a unanimous decision.
Adjudication panel: Elizabeth Sheargold, Nicholas Liau, and Ravi Dutta.
We would like to thank all the students who participated in this year's competition and congratulate the finalists.