Motions

Grand Final

  • THP a world with the widespread belief that the death of a loved one signifies a continuation of their life, over one which signifies the end
  • Under 16 Finals

  • THW choose to stay in the outside world
  • Semifinals

  • THP an optimistic view on the future of AI over a pessimistic one
  • Under 16 Semifinals

  • THS the use of eminent domain by the state to construct public housing in regions of severe housing shortages
  • Quarterfinals

  • THBT it is in the interests of Iran to cease the development of nuclear weapons
  • Under 16 Quarterfinals

  • THBT countries without the death penalty should refuse to extradite individuals to countries where they may be punished with the death penalty
  • Octofinals

  • TH, as a famous athlete who has declined from their athletic peak, W choose to retire over being a bench player
  • Round 4

  • THP a world where pioneering leaders in nascent democracies (e.g. Lee Kuan Yew, Nelson Mandela) imposed term limits on their governance
  • Round 3

  • THBT pro-immigration groups should prioritise narratives of economic opportunities (e.g. immigrants improve the economy, immigrants fill up gaps in the labour market etc.) over humanitarian narratives (e.g. immigration is a human right, immigration is necessary for those fleeing persecution etc.) in their advocacy
  • Round 2

  • THO the portrayal of teenage boys who are influenced by the manosphere as victims
  • Round 1

  • THS the Chinese government's crackdown on for-profit tutoring