Australasian Debate

Australasian Debate
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◈ Topics/Issues is presented in the form of an affirmative
statement “That” or “This House”
Example: “That cats are better than dogs,” “This House would
establish a world government.”

◈ Australia-Asia style debates consist of two teams:

"Affirmative" and the "Negative“
The former agrees with the topic while the latter disagrees with
it.
 Content
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◈ Each team must persuade the adjudicators that
their position on the matter is right and the
opposition is wrong.
◈ It may be appropriate for the audience to select
the debate's victor, depending on the context in
which it is being presented. But in formal
debating, the adjudicator is in charge of selecting
the debate's victor.
 Members
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◈ Each team has three members

◈ Each of the six speakers (three affirmative and

three negative) speak in succession, beginning
with the first affirmative speaker. The speaking
order is therefore as follows:
 Order of Speakers
5 ◈ First affirmative speaker • 3 minutes
◈ First negative speaker • 3 minutes
◈ Second affirmative speaker • 3 minutes
◈ Second negative speaker • 3 minutes
◈ Third affirmative speaker
• 3 minutes
◈ Third negative speaker
• 3 minutes
◈ Negative reply speaker (speech must be given
by either first or second negative speaker)
• 3 minutes

◈ Affirmative reply speaker (speech must be

given by either first or second negative • 3 minutes
speaker)
 Speech Structure
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1st Government Speaker
-Introduction of debate topic
-Define the Topic
-TEAM SPLIT (introduce your argument or points, followed by
the argument of the 2nd Govt. Speaker then the argument of the 3rd
Govt. speaker)
-Reiterate your argument or point and discuss (you may add
subpoints related to your argument)
-Closing Statement (End strongly, Make an impact!)
 Speech Structure
1 Opposition Speaker
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-Introduction of debate topic
-Define the Topic (based on your POV or opposing perception)
-TEAM SPLIT (introduce your argument or points, followed by
the argument of the 2nd Opp. Speaker then the argument of the 3rd
Opp. speaker)
-Reiterate your argument or point and discuss (you may add
subpoints related to your argument)
-Make a rebuttal from the point or argument of the govt. speaker.
(Prove them wrong)
-Closing Statement (End strongly, Make an impact!)
 Speech Structure
8 2nd Government Speaker
-Reiterate the topic
-Make a rebuttal from the point or argument of the 1st Opp.
speaker. (Prove them wrong)
-Raise your argument or point (based on the team split given by
the 1st Govt. Speaker) and discuss (you may add subpoints related
to your argument)
-Closing Statement (End strongly, Make an impact!)
 Speech Structure
9 2nd Opposition Speaker
-Reiterate the topic
-Make a rebuttal from the point or argument of the 2nd Govt.
speaker. (Prove them wrong)
-Raise your argument or point (based on the team split given by
the 1st Opp. Speaker) and discuss (you may add subpoints related
to your argument)
-Closing Statement (End strongly, Make an impact!)
 Speech Structure
10 3rd Government Speaker
-Reiterate the topic
-Make a rebuttal from the point or argument of the 2nd Opp.
speaker. (Prove them wrong)
-Raise your argument or point (based on the team split given by
the 1st Govt. Speaker) and discuss (you may add subpoints related
to your argument)
-Closing Statement (End strongly, Make an impact!)
 Speech Structure
11 3rd Opposition Speaker
-Reiterate the topic
-Make a rebuttal from the point or argument of the 3rd Govt.
speaker. (Prove them wrong)
-Raise your argument or point (based on the team split given by
the 1st Opp. Speaker) and discuss (you may add subpoints related
to your argument)
-Closing Statement (End strongly, Make an impact!)
 Speech Structure
12 Negative (Opposition) Reply Speaker
-Reiterate the topic
-Summary
-Recap of all the arguments or points raised by all Opposition
Speakers
-Conclusion (Make sure you end with a memorable quote or
point)
 Speech Structure
13 Affirmative (Government) Reply Speaker
-Reiterate the topic
-Summary
-Recap of all the arguments or points raised by all Government
Speakers
-Conclusion (Make sure you end with a memorable quote or
point)
 Rules of Debate
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◈ Each speaker will be given 3 minutes for their speech
◈ The speaker should not be interrupted in the first and last
minute of the speech.
◈ Short interjections or Points of information, can be done at
the rest of your opponent’s time, these can be questions,
comments, or statements.
◈ No new issues shall be raised in the last speeches.
◈ This warning sound indicates that you only have 1 minute
left for your speech.
◈ This sound indicates that your time is up.
 Scoring
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Matter (40%)
-substance of the debate, arguments and evidence presented, logical
reasoning and presentation

Manner (40%)
-style of delivery, persuasion skills and conduct of debaters

Method (20%)
-response to the dynamics of debate, observance of the rules of the
debate
 DEBATE TOPICS
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◈ Having a child vs not having a child
This House believes that it is better to have
child rather than not having one.

◈ Living in the city vs Province

This House believes that living in the city is
better than in the province
 DEBATE TOPICS
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◈ Sunny side up vs Scrambled egg
This House believes that sunny side up is better
than scrambled egg

◈ Beauty without brain vs Brain without beauty

This House believes that beauty without brain is
better than brain without beauty
 DEBATE TOPICS
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◈ Jeepney or Multi-cab
This House believes that jeepney’s are better
than multi-cabs
 REMINDERS
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◈ INTERJECT! INTERJECT! INTERJECT!
◈ Speak with CONVICTION!
◈ Speak with a dash of aggression, a teaspoon
of attitude, a tablespoon of respect, and a cup
of professionalism.
◈ Eme! Galingan niyo mga accla, no holding
back. Let’s impress dzaddy.