Motions

Grand Final

  • 1
    THR the use of nostalgia (e.g. reminiscing over past/historical leaders, periods, or events) in politics
  • 2
    THBT The USA should adopt a parliamentary democracy rather than a presidential one
  • 3
    A new planet has been discovered identical to Earth. 1 of 2 systems can be implemented on this planet. THW implement communism over capitalism
  • Semifinals

  • 1
    THBT the government should provide incentives for the urban poor to migrate to rural areas
  • 2
    THW allow companies to buy the rights to govern economically failing cities
  • 3
    This House Supports complete video surveillance systems of public spaces in cities
  • Round 4

  • 1
    Assuming the technology exists, This House Would allow people to buy and sell years of their life
  • 2
    Assuming the technology exists, THW allow people to erase specific memories of their choice from existence
  • 3
    Assuming the technology exists, THW create Superheroes
  • Round 3

  • 1
    THW forcibly relocate indigenous peoples where their presence prevents the extraction/utilization of valuable resources
  • 2
    THW support indigenous people to be trialed, convicted and punished in accordance with the customs of their community instead of the system of the national court
  • 3
    TH regrets the self-commercialisation of indigenous culture. (For example, Maori “village tours”, Aboriginal art fairs, and Native American casinos)
  • Round 2

  • 1
    TH Regrets Celebrity CEOs
  • 2
    TH Regrets the prominent usage of self deprecating humour by female comedians
  • 3
    TH, as a parent, Would discourage their children from pursuing celebrity related career choices (ie being an Actor, Singer, Social Media Influencer, Youtuber etc)
  • Round 1

  • 1
    THW abolish race/gender quotas in university admissions
  • 2
    THW stream (put them in one class) students based on their academic performance
  • 3
    TH supports the move towards online degrees