Motions

Round 1

  • 1
    Yr7&8: a)That playing competitive sport does more harm than good for school students || b) That break dancing should not be an Olympic Sport || c) That we should abolish the Commonwealth Games
  • 2
    Yr9&10: a) That Grand Finals of national sporting leagues should be held in different cities each year (e.g. the NRL Grand Final would not be in Sydney every year, but would instate rotate to different cities across Australia) || b) That we support the introduction of a two-tier system to Test Cricket || c) That we should ban all contact sports
  • 3
    Yr11&12: a) That Sam Kerr should lose the captaincy of the Matildas || b) That we should abolish salary caps in professional sports || c) That we should knock down and rebuild the Gabba Stadium at the existing site rather than building a new stadium in Victoria Park

    • Round 2

  • 1
    Yr7&8: a) That Australia should introduce a tax on foods that are high in sugar || b) That we should ban smoking || c) That school days should last longer and have more breaks between classes
  • 2
    Yr9&10: a) That we should ban influencers on social media from promoting treatments for mental health || b) That we should ban people from building new properties in areas with high risk of natural disasters || c) That we should ban cosmetic surgery (except where medically necessary, e.g. a burns victim)
  • 3
    Yr11&12: a) That we should ban all medical procedures intended to change an individual's racial appearance || b) That terminally ill patients should be allowed to trial experimental treatments before they have been approved by medical authorities || c) That the Australian federal government should control Health Care instead of state governments

    • Round 3

  • 1
    Yr7&8: a) That we should abolish fixed speed cameras || b) That we should abolish all forms of prison for people under eighteen years of age || c)That celebrities accused of a crime should remain anonymous unless they are found guilty
  • 2
    Yr9&10: a) That we should not allow employers to view or ask for the criminal records of prospective employees || b) That poverty should be a defence against crimes of acquisition (such as theft and fraud) || c) That we should give automatic reductions to prison sentences received by disadvantaged minority groups
  • 3
    Yr11&12 That we should lower the minimum age of jury participation to 16

    • Round 4

  • 1
    Yr7&8: a) That social media is ruining our social lives || b) That we should ban advertising targeted at children || c) That parents should not be allowed to access to their children’s social media accounts
  • 2
    Yr9&10: a)That Australia should require online streaming services (e.g. Netflix, Disney+ etc) produce a minimum amount of original, Australian content each year || b) That we should ban children from making money off social media || c) That art galleries & museums etc should refuse to display any art that is made by Artificial Intelligence
  • 3
    Year 11&12: That the Korean government should ban under 18s from engaging in Kpop idol training

    • Round 5

  • 1
    Yr7&8: a) That the NSW government should introduce 50c public transport fares || b) That all children should receive an allowance, paid for by the government || c) That Australia should re-introduce the “mining tax”
  • 2
    Yr9&10: a) That we should introduce a maximum wage b)That we should lift economic protections and rights (eg. minimum wage, penalty rates etc.) in times of economic crisis || c) That automation technologies which would replace large amounts of jobs should be banned
  • 3
    No year 11/12 debates this round.

    • Round 6

  • 1
    Yr7&8: a) That we should ban animal testing || b) That we should ban pet ownership || c) That parents should be banned from watching their children in weekend sports
  • 2
    Yr9&10: a) That it is acceptable for parents to use GPS to track their children || b) That people must obtain a parenting license before having children || c) That we should allow individuals to pay some or all of their tax to charity, rather than the government
  • 3
    No year 11/12 debates this round.

    • Round 7

  • 1
    Yr7&8: a) That breaking election promises should trigger an election || b) That the environment should be the priority (over other areas e.g. health) in all government decisions. || c) That we should introduce a quota for people aged under 30 as candidates in political parties
  • 2
    Yr9&10: a) That we should allow individuals to sell their votes to other individuals || b) That Australia should have a Bill of Rights || c) That Australia should have a cash free welfare system
  • 3
    No Year 11/12 Debates this round.

    • Harun (7/8) Semi-Finals

  • 1
    That the education system should not emphasise making children believe that they are special
  • 2
    That there should be a compulsory year break from education after high school for a gap year
  • 3
    That countries should ban foreign tourists from visiting culturally significant sites

    • Musa (9/10) Semi-Finals

  • 1
    That welfare payments should aim to provide a comfortable lifestyle, rather than one just above the poverty line
  • 2
    That we should introduce an “adult time for adult crimes” approach to youth crime
  • 3
    That Australia should cease all government funding of private schools

    • Harun (7/8) Grand Final

  • 1
    That we should ban parents from sharing pictures of their babies and children on social media
  • 2
    That Australia should not export fossil fuels [selected]
  • 3
    That we should tie development aid to the women’s rights record of recipient countries

    • Musa (9/10) Grand Final

  • 1
    That we should ban emergency workers from striking
  • 2
    That, when considering proposed laws that would specifically affect women, only female members of parliament should be allowed to vote (e.g. on women’s health, etc.) [selected]
  • 3
    That decisions about climate change policy should be made by an independent panel of experts instead of elected officials

    • Ibrahim (11/12) Grand Final

  • 1
    No motions - Ibrahim division awarded by forfeit.
  • 2
    No motions - Ibrahim division awarded by forfeit.
  • 3
    No motions - Ibrahim division awarded by forfeit.