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WHAT IS DEBATE

Debate is a process that involves formal discussion on a particular topic. In a debate,

opposing arguments are put forward to argue for opposing viewpoints. Debate occurs in public
meetings, academic institutions, and legislative assemblies.[1]  discussion, a moderator ,
audience, in addition to the debate participants.

2. AUSTRALASIA DEBATING

Consists of two teams, consisting of three people. Debating “Issue” called a topic or
proposition. The issue presented in the form of an affirmative statement beginning with "That",
for example, "That cats are better than dogs", or "This House", for example, "This House would
establish a world government". The topic subject may vary from region to region.

Speakers for each team named for each “First Affirmative Speaker”, "Second Affirmative
Speaker" or "Second Proposition Speaker" and so on, depending on the terminology used and
has specified role. For example, the third speaker has the opportunity to make a rebuttal
towards the opposing team's argument by introducing new evidence to add to their position.

The last speaker is called the "Team Advisor/Captain". Using this style, the debate is
finished with a closing argument by each of the first speakers from each team and new evidence
may not be introduced. Each of the six speakers (three affirmative and three negative) speak in
succession to each other beginning with the Affirmative Team.

The speaking order is as follows: First Affirmative, First Negative, Second Affirmative,
Second Negative, Third Affirmative, and finally Third Negative.[17]

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The context in which the Australasia style of debate is used varies, but in Australia and
New Zealand is mostly used at the Primary and Secondary school level, ranging from small
informal one-off intra-school debates to larger more formal inter-school competitions with
several rounds and a finals series which occur over a year.[18]