This house believes that governments should have the right to shut down the internet during periods of civil unrest. (Government)
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Government internet shutdowns refer to deliberate actions by authorities to restrict or completely cut off access to the internet or specific platforms within a region, typically during periods of unrest, protests, or perceived threats to public order.
Government 1.50
Opposition 1.50
Average Points per bench
Opening 1.64
Closing 1.36
Average Points per half
OG
1.43
OO
1.86
CG
1.57
CO
1.14
average points per position (7 debates)
1st
1
2nd
2
3rd
3
4th
4
OG results
1st
1
2nd
2
3rd
3
4th
4
OO results
1st
1
2nd
2
4th
4
CG results
1st
1
2nd
2
3rd
3
4th
4
CO results
Round 2
This house regrets the normalization of cutting off friends and family for ideological differences (Social Relationships)
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Ideological differences refer to disagreements in core beliefs, values, or worldviews such as politics, religion, or moral principles that shape how individuals understand society and make decisions.
Government 1.36
Opposition 1.64
Average Points per bench
Opening 1.86
Closing 1.14
Average Points per half
OG
2.00
OO
1.71
CG
0.71
CO
1.57
average points per position (7 debates)
1st
1
2nd
2
4th
4
OG results
1st
1
2nd
2
3rd
3
OO results
1st
1
3rd
3
4th
4
CG results
1st
1
3rd
3
4th
4
CO results
Round 3
This house would abolish gendered media awards e.g., best actress in the Oscars (Gender)
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Gendered media awards are award categories that separate nominees based on gender (e.g., “Best Actor” vs “Best Actress”), meaning individuals compete only within their gender group rather than in a single combined category.
Government 0.93
Opposition 2.07
Average Points per bench
Opening 1.79
Closing 1.21
Average Points per half
OG
0.71
OO
2.86
CG
1.14
CO
1.29
average points per position (7 debates)
2nd
2
3rd
3
4th
4
OG results
1st
1
2nd
2
OO results
2nd
2
3rd
3
4th
4
CG results
1st
1
2nd
2
3rd
3
4th
4
CO results
Round 4
This house believes that the prominence of the gig economy in developing countries does more harm than good (Social)
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The gig economy involves short-term, flexible work (e.g., ride-hailing, delivery apps)
Government 1.07
Opposition 1.93
Average Points per bench
Opening 1.50
Closing 1.50
Average Points per half
OG
0.86
OO
2.14
CG
1.29
CO
1.71
average points per position (7 debates)
2nd
2
3rd
3
4th
4
OG results
1st
1
2nd
2
3rd
3
OO results
1st
1
3rd
3
4th
4
CG results
1st
1
2nd
2
4th
4
CO results
Round 5
This house would nationalise all housing (Housing)
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Nationalise house refers to the government taking ownership and control of residential property, managing allocation, pricing, and more.
Government 1.71
Opposition 1.29
Average Points per bench
Opening 1.79
Closing 1.21
Average Points per half
OG
2.00
OO
1.57
CG
1.43
CO
1.00
average points per position (7 debates)
1st
1
2nd
2
3rd
3
OG results
2nd
2
3rd
3
4th
4
OO results
1st
1
2nd
2
3rd
3
4th
4
CG results
1st
1
3rd
3
4th
4
CO results
U18 Finals
This house prefers a world in which there is no desire for revenge (Hypothetical)
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Revenge is the act of seeking to harm or punish someone in response to a perceived wrong or injustice.
results from 1 debate
adv.
eliminated
OG results distribution
adv.
eliminated
OO results distribution
adv.
eliminated
CG results distribution
advanced
elim.
CO results distribution
U14 Semifinals
This house would prohibit public expression of political opinions for religious leaders (Religion and Politics)
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A religious leader is an individual who guides a community in spiritual beliefs, practices, and moral teachings within a religion. They can have influence in interpreting doctrine and leading rituals.
results from 2 debates
advanced
elim.
OG results distribution
advanced
elim.
OO results distribution
adv.
eliminated
CG results distribution
adv.
eliminated
CO results distribution
U14 Finals
This house supports judicial activism (Law)
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Judicial activism is a judicial philosophy holding that the courts can and should go beyond the applicable law to consider the broader societal implications of its decisions.
results from 1 debate
adv.
eliminated
OG results distribution
adv.
eliminated
OO results distribution
advanced
elim.
CG results distribution
adv.
eliminated
CO results distribution
U13 Finals
This house supports judicial activism (Law)
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Judicial activism is a judicial philosophy holding that the courts can and should go beyond the applicable law to consider the broader societal implications of its decisions.
results from 1 debate
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eliminated
OG results distribution
advanced
elim.
OO results distribution
adv.
eliminated
CG results distribution
adv.
eliminated
CO results distribution
U12 Finals
This house would prohibit public expression of political opinions for religious leaders (Religion and Politics)
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A religious leader is an individual who guides a community in spiritual beliefs, practices, and moral teachings within a religion. They can have influence in interpreting doctrine and leading rituals.