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2026-08-18 ACU Debating Challenge Cup – Semi-Finals

18th August, 2026

Debate 1 Grade 5 / 6 That everyone should adopt a plant-based diet to protect the environment

Group Name	Suburb	State	Points	Placing
Pleasant St Team 1	Affirmative			1st
St Alipius Team B	Negative			Runner Up

Debate 2 Grade 5 / 6 That the Commonwealth Games are a waste of money

Group Name	Suburb	State	Points	Placing
Pleasant St Team 4	Negative			1st
Dana Street Team !	Affirmative			Runner Up

Debate 1 Year 7 / 8 That social media has more influence on teenagers than family

Group Name	Suburb	State	Points	Placing
Loreto College Team C	Negative			1st
St Patricks College Team C	Affirmative			Runner Up

Debate 2 Year 7 / 8 That social media is the best way for teenagers to enjoy friendships

Group Name	Suburb	State	Points	Placing
St Patricks College Team B	Negative			1st
Damascus College Team 1	Affirmative			Runner Up

Debate 1 Years 9 / 10 That owning a house is no longer the Australian Dream

Group Name	Suburb	State	Points	Placing
Damascus College	Affirmative			1st
St Patricks College Team 2	Negative			Runner Up

Debate 2 Year 9 / 10 That influencing is not a real job

Group Name	Suburb	State	Points	Placing
Loreto College Team A	Negative			1st
Ballarat Grammar	Affirmative			Runner Up