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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 Topics 2009

A Grade

Round 1: That we should abolish the minimum wage
Round 2: That Google has gone too far
Round 3: Secret topic
Round 4: Secret topic
Round 5: Secret topic

B Grade

Round 1: That Australia should have seats in parliament reserved for Indigenous people
Round 2: That the government should not prop up the automotive industry
Round 3: Secret topic
Round 4: Secret topic
Round 5: Secret topic

C Grade

Round 1: That we should legalise music piracy
Round 2: That fashion does more harm than good
Round 3: Advised topic: Education
Round 4: Secret topic
Round 5: That we should legalise the sale of human organs

D Grade

Round 1: That we should value literature more than science
Round 2: That the Victorian government should buy back the public transport network
Round 3: That parents should be able to design their babies
Round 4: That we should be proud of Australia's bogan culture
Round 5: That Australia should allow women to fight in the front line of armed combat

Secret and Advised Topics

Secret topics are released one hour before the debate begins. Teams should arrive an hour and fifteen minutes before the scheduled debating time to allow time for roll call.

Advised topics are released in the same way as secret topics, but the general subject area of the topic is known in advance.