Motions

Novice Grand Final

  • This House regrets the narrative of deference to the elderly (e.g. “older people are more experienced”, “you should respect your parents”, etc.)
  • Novice Semifinals

  • This House believes that governments of developing countries should prohibit their citizens from enrolling in schools with international curriculum (e.g. IB, Cambridge, etc.)
  • Grand Final

  • This House prefers national days of sorrow and remembrance to national days of joy and celebration
  • Semifinals

  • This House opposes the stigmatization of selfishness
  • Quarterfinals

  • This House believes that Western countries should not impose protectionist measures (e.g. high tariffs) against Chinese EV manufacturers.
  • Round 5

  • This House believes that developing nations should prioritise labour-intensive industrialisation over automation
  • Round 4

  • This House supports the dominance of queer arts that do not focus on the plights and struggles of coming out
  • Round 3

  • This House, as Indonesia, would significantly limit the migration of foreign residents who intend to earn income from remote work during their stay.
  • Round 2

  • This House regrets the trend of artists remaking the pre-existing art of other artists for new audiences
  • Round 1

  • This House supports a shift in emphasis towards fatherhood in feminist discourse surrounding parenting