This House believes that artificial intelligence will not significantly reduce net employment in the next two decades. (AI)
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Artificial intelligence (AI) – computer systems capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as learning, pattern recognition, decision-making, or language processing.
Government 1.25
Opposition 1.75
Average Points per bench
Opening 1.25
Closing 1.75
Average Points per half
OG
0.50
OO
2.00
CG
2.00
CO
1.50
average points per position (2 debates)
3rd
3
4th
4
OG results
2nd
2
OO results
1st
1
3rd
3
CG results
1st
1
4th
4
CO results
Round 2
This House believes that recent U.S. military pressure on regimes such as Iran and Venezuela represents a preferable foreign policy approach to multilateral diplomacy. (us military)
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Multilateral diplomacy – a foreign policy approach where states cooperate with multiple countries or international institutions (such as alliances or organizations like the United Nations) to address international issues.
Government 1.00
Opposition 2.00
Average Points per bench
Opening 1.25
Closing 1.75
Average Points per half
OO
2.50
CG
2.00
CO
1.50
average points per position (2 debates)
4th
4
OG results
1st
1
2nd
2
OO results
1st
1
3rd
3
CG results
2nd
2
3rd
3
CO results
Round 3
This House believes that governments should require graduates of publicly funded universities to work in their country for a minimum number of years. (universities)
Government 2.00
Opposition 1.00
Average Points per bench
Opening 2.00
Closing 1.00
Average Points per half
OG
2.00
OO
2.00
CG
2.00
average points per position (2 debates)
1st
1
3rd
3
OG results
2nd
2
OO results
1st
1
3rd
3
CG results
4th
4
CO results
Round 4
This house would prioritise national energy security over local opposition in approving onshore wind projects. (energy)
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National energy security – the ability of a country to ensure stable and reliable access to energy supplies while minimizing vulnerability to external disruptions or dependence on foreign energy sources.
Government 2.25
Opposition 0.75
Average Points per bench
Opening 1.25
Closing 1.75
Average Points per half
OG
2.00
OO
0.50
CG
2.50
CO
1.00
average points per position (2 debates)
1st
1
3rd
3
OG results
3rd
3
4th
4
OO results
1st
1
2nd
2
CG results
2nd
2
4th
4
CO results
Round 5
This House believes that belief in free will does more harm than good. (free will)
Government 2.00
Opposition 1.00
Average Points per bench
Opening 1.50
Closing 1.50
Average Points per half
OG
2.50
OO
0.50
CG
1.50
CO
1.50
average points per position (2 debates)
1st
1
2nd
2
OG results
3rd
3
4th
4
OO results
2nd
2
3rd
3
CG results
1st
1
4th
4
CO results
Grand Final
This House believes that public shaming is a legitimate tool for achieving social justice (shaming)
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Social justice – efforts aimed at addressing systemic inequalities or injustices in society, particularly those related to discrimination, unequal power structures, or unequal access to rights and opportunities.