Motions

Grand Final

  • 1
    This house opposes political cultures where opposing politicians treat each other with hostility.
  • 2
    This house supports the narrative that having more female politicians would increase cooperation and reduce conflict.

    • Semifinals

  • 1
    This house supports voluntourism.
  • 2
    This house would make development aid conditional on the developing country upholding women’s rights.

    • Quarterfinals

  • 1
    This house opposes for-profit tutoring services.
  • 2
    This house would allocate the best-performing teachers to underperforming schools.

    • Round 4

  • 1
    In a world where superheroes exist, this house would require all superheroes to reveal their civilian identity to the public.
  • 2
    As a parent from a minority community, this house would teach their child not to trust law enforcement authorities (e.g. the police, the courts).

    • Round 3

  • 1
    Assuming the technology exists, this house supports genetic engineering to make humans more resistant to the effects of climate change (e.g. birthing smaller and less resource-intensive children, making children more tolerant to extreme temperatures).
  • 2
    During epidemics and pandemics, this house would significantly reduce testing requirements for new vaccinations and medication.

    • Round 2

  • 1
    This house regrets cancel culture.
  • 2
    This house regrets the rise of social media as a primary source of news.

    • Round 1

  • 1
    This house would ban athletes using national and international sporting events (e.g. the Olympics, FIFA World Cup, NFL) as platforms for protest.
  • 2
    This house, as an athlete in their early teens, would specialise in the sport they show the most aptitude for rather than playing many different sports.