Motions

Grand Final

  • 1
    That, as a religious leader in a minority religion, we would heavily advocate for interfaith exchanges and unity
  • 2
    That we prefer religious organizations teaching a uniformed interpretation of their scripture
  • 3
    That we prefer a world where religious people do not believe in the afterlife

    • ESL Grand Final

  • 1
    That, as a religious leader in a minority religion, we would heavily advocate for interfaith exchanges and unity
  • 2
    That we prefer religious organizations teaching a uniformed interpretation of their scripture
  • 3
    That we prefer a world where religious people do not believe in the afterlife

    • Novice Grand Final

  • 1
    That we regret the provision of diplomatic immunity.
  • 2
    That, as the South Korean government, we should exempt conscription for prestigious local celebrities.
  • 3
    That we support the use of forced pension schemes.

    • Semifinals

  • 1
    That Latin American states should no longer cooperate with the USA's war on drugs
  • 2
    Assuming legality, that colleges should permit consumption of non-addictive psychoactive drugs
  • 3
    That we should allow for treatments with experimental, unapproved drugs if the patient consents to the treatment

    • ESL Semi Final

  • 1
    That we regret social movements reclaiming derogatory slurs targeted at minorities and / or members of the movement.
  • 2
    That we regret the emphasis on 'coming out' as an important factor of one's identity as a queer individual.
  • 3
    That we should reject notions of gender identity.

    • Quarterfinals

  • 1
    That we regret social movements reclaiming derogatory slurs targeted at minorities and / or members of the movement
  • 2
    That we regret the emphasis on 'coming out' as an important factor of one's identity as a queer individual.
  • 3
    That we should reject notions of gender identity.

    • Round 4

  • 1
    That female political candidates in liberal democracies should not appeal to traditional female roles in their campaigns.
  • 2
    That, as an American leftist, we would avoid publicly criticizing the Biden administration in the lead up to the 2022 House and Senate elections.
  • 3
    That all acts of election campaign should be prohibited with the exception of public debates.

    • Round 3

  • 1
    That, as an upcoming application developer, we would prioritise user satisfaction over user engagement metrics
  • 2
    That we oppose YouTube's decision to hide the total number of dislikes of videos on its platform
  • 3
    That we prefer a nationalized metaverse as opposed to a privatized metaverse

    • Round 2

  • 1
    Assuming feasibility, that former convicts should be granted an option to be forgotten entirely by society after their release from prison
  • 2
    That the criminal justice system should not consider retribution as a factor in sentencing
  • 3
    That the use of private criminal defense lawyers should be banned

    • Round 1

  • 1
    That we prefer a world where everybody's physical appearance and features are perfectly identical.
  • 2
    That we regret the narrative that one should prioritize long-term savings at the cost of sacrificing immediate happiness.
  • 3
    That, as a working class parent from a rural community, we would raise our child to expect to leave their local community in adulthood.