Motions

Grand Final

  • 1
    That SSENSE has done more harm than good to the fashion industry.
  • 2
    That we should prevent private equity firms from investing in healthcare companies.
  • 3
    That we regret the defence spending cuts and subsequent consolidation.

    • Semifinals

  • 1
    That we regret Pakistan's nuclear program.
  • 2
    That, as Nadhlatul Ulama, we would cease all dialogue with the RSS.
  • 3
    That we regret the African Union's policy against recognising separatist states (e.g. Somaliland).

    • Round 5

  • 1
    That, as the feminist movement, we would focus targeting our advocacy to older generations.
  • 2
    That we regret the focus in progressive politics on the idea that addressing social issues requires individuals to be responsible for their personal consumption habits.
  • 3
    That social movements should prioritise destigmatising narratives around bigotry (e.g. 'everyone is at least a bit sexist, and working to overcome that is a normal part of self-improvement') over stigmatising narratives around bigotry ('sexism is abhorrent and should be socially punished').

    • Round 4

  • 1
    That states where intra-gang violence is a significant issue should seek to allow one organisation to monopolise crime.
  • 2
    That, as Ukraine, we would significantly expand the military draft (e.g., lower the conscription age from 27, include women in the draft, tighten sanctions on 'draft-dodgers', etc.)
  • 3
    That states which have imposed freezes on Russian assets should seize said assets at the end of the Russo-Ukrainian war instead of returning them to their Russian owners.

    • Round 3

  • 1
    That we oppose the narrative that romantic love is the primary source of fulfilment in a person's life.
  • 2
    That we regret the decline of organised religion.
  • 3
    That, where the death penalty exists, states should implement executioner duty.

    • Round 2

  • 1
    That we should abolish ethical review boards.
  • 2
    That, in Western liberal democracies, we should abolish defamation as a cause of legal action.
  • 3
    That further development of artificial intelligence will cause more harm than good.

    • Round 1

  • 1
    That the United States should significantly raise the salary of elected officials.
  • 2
    That Western liberal democracies should introduce recall elections across all levels of government.
  • 3
    That we prefer rule by well-educated and benevolent philosopher-kings to the status quo in Western liberal democracies.