A better way todebate the nation

The ANVDC provides a unique opportunity for students to build their confidence, expand their knowledge and engage with their peers nationally in a friendly debating format that is open to newcomers.

ANVDC 2025 Registration Now Open

Please complete the registration form to secure your place in the ANVDC 2025 season.

The registration fee now includes introductory seminars for Students and Coordinators to ensure everyone gets the most out of the experience.

Contact our team if you have any questions about the 2025 season of the ANVDC

Quick Links

Division Guide: Preparation & Speaking Times
Handbook: Competition Overview
Rules Overview: Rules

About the Competition

Virtual Debating? Borderless Possibilities.

Don’t let travel and distance hold you back. Expand your student opportunities without the hassle of traditional in-person competitions. With the guarantee of expert adjudicators, students gain the crucial skills and experience that comes from feedback delivered by professionals.

All staff and adjudicators have a valid Working With Children Check. Masters Academy proudly educates thousands of students across Australia and we take child safety very seriously.

Enjoyed by thousands of students across Australia

The most dynamic, friendly and engaging debating competition since 2015.

States: 6
Teams: 140+
Divisions: 4

Flexible Opportunities

Enjoy bringing greater speaking opportunities to your students

A unique national competition that your students will love being a part of as they build their skills, knowledge and experience that fits around your schedule.

Dynamic Scheduling

Match-ups can occur in any order as your schedule allows.

Friendly Competition

Perfect for new and intermediate debaters.

Flexible Teams

Keep the same students for every debate or rotate your whole class, it’s up to you.

Virtual Debates

Time & distance no longer prevents your students from competing.

Public, Selective & Independent

The largest national debating competition allows students to go beyond their bubble.

Expert Adjudicators

Students get the benefit of expert Adjudications for every debate.

Enjoy a competition that provides flexible scheduling, friendly competition and has all professional adjudications included at no extra cost.

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Helpful Resources

You can streamline your debating experience with a few simple skills, procedures and a little basic knowledge. Become the first hero debating coordinator at your school.