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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.
Latest DAV News 
Telephones and fax unavailable -
November 17th
Please note: the telephone and fax services to the DAV office have been temporarily disconnected due to a service fault. We are working with service providers to resolve this problem.
In the interim, you can make contact with the DAV by email (debater@dav.com.au), or by calling the DAV mobile phone: 0423 651 843.
more...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.
British Parliamentary Competition -
October 15th
Our popular British Parliamentary Competition has been split into a Junior Division (November 1st) and a Senior Division (October 18th) this year. Both will be held at Melbourne High School.
Registration for the Junior Division is due on Thursday, October 29th.
Download:
Junior Division Registration Form