THS the use of strongly nationalist rhetoric by opposition movements and parties in the struggle against a corrupt or oppressive government. i.e invoking concepts of a “greater past” of the country, focusing on national unity and solidarity etc. (Nationalism)
Government 1.75
Opposition 1.25
Average Points per bench
Opening 1.38
Closing 1.63
Average Points per half
OG
1.08
OO
1.67
CG
2.42
CO
0.83
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Round 2
THBT parents should deliberately put their children in many new environments (eg going to different schools, encouraging to make new friends, trying new activities) rather than prioritising stability (Unstable childhood)
Government 1.33
Opposition 1.67
Average Points per bench
Opening 1.58
Closing 1.42
Average Points per half
OG
1.58
OO
1.58
CG
1.08
CO
1.75
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Round 3
In calls for reparations, THBT former colonies should focus on legal argumentation (e.g basis in human rights instruments, initiating legal proceedings at international courts or tribunals) as opposed to moral argumentation (e.g arguing for the recognition of non-binding moral duties of reparation) (Persuasiveness)
Government 1.83
Opposition 1.17
Average Points per bench
Opening 1.33
Closing 1.67
Average Points per half
OG
1.58
OO
1.08
CG
2.08
CO
1.25
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4
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Round 4
THW introduce a 30% tax on AI usage tokens (AI)
Government 1.17
Opposition 1.83
Average Points per bench
Opening 1.63
Closing 1.38
Average Points per half
OG
1.25
OO
2.00
CG
1.08
CO
1.67
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Round 5
THBT developing countries should incentivize people and firms to bank with international banks instead of domestic banks (Banks)
Government 1.35
Opposition 1.65
Average Points per bench
Opening 1.45
Closing 1.55
Average Points per half
OG
1.30
OO
1.60
CG
1.40
CO
1.70
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Novice Finals
TH would force all large social media platforms to operate under community ownership models. (Social media)
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A community-owned platform is a platform that is owned and governed by its users (or a defined community of stakeholders), rather than by private shareholders or a single corporate entity.
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Semifinals
THBT there will be a US boots-on-the-ground invasion of Iran before January 2028 (Iran)
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Grand Final
This house prefers a world in which significant talents and intellectual gifts only appear in adulthood. (New World)