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  • That we prefer closed shop agreements to open shop agreements.

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    A closed shop agreement is a form of union security agreement under which only union members can be hired and employees must remain members of the union at all times to remain employed. An open shop agreement is an agreement under which one is not required to join or financially support a union (closed shop) as a condition of hiring or continued employment.

    UQ Pre Australs 2025 · Quarterfinals · 2025-06-29

  • That we would allow doctors to override advance care directives.

    Infoslide

    An Advance Care Directive (ACD) is a legal document in which a person of sound mind specifies what actions should be taken for their health if they are no longer able to make decisions for themselves (because of illness or incapacity). Doctors are legally required to uphold the instructions of an ACD, irrespective of their professional medical opinions.

    UQ Pre Australs 2025 · Round 2 · 2025-06-29

  • That humanitarian organizations (IFRC, Doctors Without Borders, UNICEF etc) should pivot away from the principle of 'do no harm' to the principle of 'harm minimization'.

    Infoslide

    The 'do no harm' principle specifies that all humanitarian actions must not cause direct harm to affected parties in the immediate or foreseeable term. In contrast, the 'harm minimization' principle recognizes that in humanitarian crises, some degree of harm may be unavoidable. It focuses on choosing the course of action that results in the least overall harm to all affected parties.

    UQ Pre Australs 2025 · Round 2 · 2025-06-29

  • That we would abolish crisis pregnancy centers.

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    Crisis pregnancy centers, or pregnancy centers, are organizations that aim to prevent abortions by persuading women to consider adoption or parenting instead. CPCs target mostly women with unintended pregnancies who might be considering abortion by giving the impression that they are clinical centers that offer legitimate medical services. However, most of the existing CPCs are unregulated and are exempt from licensure and credentialing oversight that health care facilities need to comply.

    UQ Pre Australs 2025 · Round 2 · 2025-06-29

  • This house would have schools actively encourage children to question authority

    Infoslide

    For the purposes of this debate, authority can have a range of different meanings, including the knowledge you learn, teachers at school, the police and government in everyday life, and parents within families. Questioning that authority can involve a wide variety of different things, whether it be through words (verbal), actions, or the attitude with which you treat that authority.

    York University Summer Debating Tournament · Round 1 · 2025-06-28

  • This House, as Canada, would heavily restrict private ownership of residential property

    Infoslide

    In Singapore, around 80% of citizens live in public housing built and sold by the government through 99-year leases. These homes are heavily subsidized, with restrictions on renting and resale. The government owns the land, discourages private rental markets, and promotes long-term homeownership as a tool for equity and stability.

    York University Summer Debating Tournament · Silver Finals · 2025-06-28

  • This house prefers a world in which engagement with sport is primarily centred around localised sports rather than globalised ones

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    A 'globalised' sport is a sport that has broad popularity across the globe. There may be many professional leagues for this sport across the globe and one would expect an average global citizen to be passively aware of the sport, how it's played, and some of its stars. Examples include soccer, basketball, and running. By contrast, a 'localised' sport is a sport that is primarily popular in one or a small handful of countries. Even if someone from another country is aware of the sport, they are unlikely to know many specific details. Examples include sumo, AFL, and kabaddi.

    2025 Australian Schools Open · Round 2 · 2025-06-28

  • This house believes that developed countries should aggressively promote silver economy policies (e.g. assisting healthy aging, raising the retirement age, subsidising start-ups with products/services catering to the elderly, etc) as opposed to policies to decrease the median age.

    Infoslide

    The global median age is expected to rise from 24 in 1950 to 29 in 2010 and to 36 in 2050. Increased longevity and decreasing fertility (especially in developed countries) are the primary drivers of population aging. For the purposes of this debate "silver economy" refers to policies to increase the economical participation of older populations (above 50 years of age) by working and consuming.

    Malaysian National Schools Debating Championship 2025 · Quarterfinals · 2025-06-24

  • This house prefers the existence of love potions

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    Love potions refer to magical substances that, when consumed, induce strong romantic or affectionate feelings toward a specific person. These potions do not override a person’s free will, motor control, or ability to make decisions. They temporarily heighten emotional attachment or infatuation, similar to the early stages of romantic attraction. Their use is legal and publicly accessible. The effects are not permanent, but the potion may be used repeatedly. While the feelings induced are intense, individuals retain their ability to act autonomously, including the ability to refuse consent or end a relationship.

    Malaysian National Schools Debating Championship 2025 · Round 3 · 2025-06-24

  • This house supports the use of religion in promoting climate sustainability

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    The heads of religious organizations such as the Dalai Lama and the Indonesian Ulema Council have heavily pushed for the protection of the environment and the implementation of environmental sustainability. This is based on the common core tenets of religions, that promulgate the idea of "stewardship" over Earth.

    Malaysian National Schools Debating Championship 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-06-24