Queensland Debating Union Inc.

The Queensland Debating Union (QDU) is an association which promotes and organizes school-level debating in Queensland, Australia. The Union runs an annual training seminar weekend, provides ongoing assistance and presentations for schools which request our assistance, and facilitates the distribution of material relating to debating, coaching and adjudicating. The Union also organizes debating competitions and activities between primary and secondary schools throughout Queensland.

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QDU Handbook Sales

Wednesday 1 December 2021
QDU Handbook
QDU Handbook Stock
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Gold Coast Student Workshops

Sunday 21 August 2022
The Gold Coast workshops are a series of mini-lectures, workshops and discussion sessions aimed at PRIMARY SCHOOL students competing in the QDU Primary School competitions. These sessions will be conducted by experienced debaters who will demonstrate the three key aspects of debating – matter, manner and method
The Southport School
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QDU Fictional Mini 2022

Sunday 7 August 2022
Welcome to QDU’s inaugural Fictional Mini! The premise of this tournament is simple – one day, three rounds of short prep debates, and a grand-final showdown between the two highest scoring teams. However, rather than fighting over the familiar – and dare we say, tired – questions of Australian politics, economics, or education, at this tournament you will have the opportunity to weigh in on the issues that really matter.
Brisbane State High School
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Brisbane Student Workshops (Primary and Junior Secondary)

Sunday 5 June 2022
The 2022 Brisbane Student Workshops will consist of a series of mini-lectures, workshops and discussion sessions. These sessions will be conducted by experienced debaters who will demonstrate the three key aspects of debating – matter, manner and method. Meeting place on the day is the Gehrmann Theatre at BGGS with workshops breaking out across G Block at various times during the day.
Brisbane Girls Grammar School
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2022 Queensland State Team Selection Evening

Sunday 20 March 2022
On Selection Evening a collection of exceptional students will participate in two high quality debates. Please join us in celebrating the hard work of our Final 12, and the selection of our 2022 Queensland State Debating Team. All attendees must be vaccinated.
The University of Queensland - Sir Llew Edwards Building (14) - Room 212
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Brisbane Student Workshops

Saturday 19 February 2022
The 2022 Summer School will consist of a series of mini-lectures, workshops and discussion sessions. These sessions will be conducted by experienced debaters who will demonstrate the three key aspects of debating – matter, manner and method. Due to COVID restrictions there is a strict limit on tickets and the day will only cater for Year 8, Year 9 and Year 10 students.
Brisbane Boys College
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Toowoomba Student Workshops

Sunday 13 February 2022
The 2022 Summer School will consist of a series of mini-lectures, workshops and discussion sessions. These sessions will be conducted by experienced debaters who will demonstrate the three key aspects of debating – matter, manner and method
Toowoomba Grammar School
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Warwick Student Workshops

Saturday 12 February 2022
The 2022 Summer School will consist of a series of mini-lectures, workshops and discussion sessions. These sessions will be conducted by experienced debaters who will demonstrate the three key aspects of debating – matter, manner and method
Assumption College
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2021 Brisbane Grand Final Night GA

Wednesday 27 October 2021
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Somerville College
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2021 Brisbane Grand Final Night

Wednesday 27 October 2021
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Somerville College
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2021 Brisbane Grand Final Night

Wednesday 15 September 2021
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Somerville College
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2021 Toowoomba Grand Final Night

Wednesday 25 August 2021
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Downlands College
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GENERAL PUBLIC TICKETS - 2021 Toowoomba QDU GF

Wednesday 25 August 2021
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Downlands College
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Brisbane Student Workshops (Primary and Junior Secondary)

Sunday 6 June 2021
The 2021 Brisbane Student Workshops will consist of a series of mini-lectures, workshops and discussion sessions. These sessions will be conducted by experienced debaters who will demonstrate the three key aspects of debating – matter, manner and method
Brisbane Girls Grammar School
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Coaching Workshop for Teachers - BGGS

Sunday 6 June 2021
This workshop is specifically targeting teachers that find themselves coaching multiple teams or are at schools where teachers are overseeing coaches that are coaching multiple teams in the QDU Junior Secondary Schools competition and QDU Primary School competition. The QDU offers Coaches’ Seminars to instruct coaches in both the mechanics of QDU debating and in techniques and strategies for helping students achieve their full potential.
Brisbane Girls Grammar School
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2021 QDU State Selection Evening

Monday 22 March 2021
The 2021 State Team selection trials bring together the best student debaters in the state of Queensland. From these trials a QUEENSLAND STATE TEAM is selected. This evening is a culmination of the trials and a State Team is selected from the final 12 students participating in this evening.
University of Queensland
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Toowoomba Introduction To Debating Evening

Wednesday 17 February 2021
The Toowoomba "Introduction to Debating" night is open to all students, parents, coaches and teachers that are all stakeholders in the QDU Toowoomba competitions. Specifically targeting all new comers to debating, this night is designed to introduce everyone to what is expected from a debate. Entry for all persons is by ticket only...and free.
Toowoomba (To Be Advised)
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Brisbane Student Workshops

Sunday 14 February 2021
The 2021 Summer School will consist of a series of mini-lectures, workshops and discussion sessions. These sessions will be conducted by experienced debaters who will demonstrate the three key aspects of debating – matter, manner and method
Brisbane Boys College
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Coaching Workshop for Teachers - Toowong

Sunday 14 February 2021
This workshop is specifically targeting teachers that find themselves coaching multiple teams or are at schools where teachers are overseeing coaches that are coaching multiple teams in the QDU Secondary Schools competition. The QDU offers Coaches’ Seminars at the beginning of the year to instruct coaches in both the mechanics of QDU debating and in techniques and strategies for helping students achieve their full potential.
Brisbane Boys College
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Toowoomba Student Workshops (CANCELLED)

Sunday 7 February 2021
The 2021 Summer School will consist of a series of mini-lectures, workshops and discussion sessions. These sessions will be conducted by experienced debaters who will demonstrate the three key aspects of debating – matter, manner and method
Toowoomba - TBA
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Toowoomba Introduction To Adjudicating Evening

Thursday 21 January 2021
This is an evening that allows you to ask questions, gain valuable confidence and listen to experienced adjudicators sharing their personal insights with regards to adjudicating in the QDU competition. There will be a small training element involved in the night and also a great number of tips and shortcuts so that you are delivering professional adjudications from your first debate.
Toowoomba Anglican School
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QDU Handbook Sales

Thursday 31 December 2020
QDU Handbook
QDU Handbook Stock
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Senior A MINI - Grand Final

Wednesday 26 August 2020
FULL TICKET EVENT
St Joseph's Gregory Terrace
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Toowoomba Introduction To Adjudicating Evening

Tuesday 25 February 2020
This is an evening that allows you to ask questions, gain valuable confidence and listen to experienced adjudicators sharing their personal insights with regards to adjudicating in the QDU competition. There will be a small training element involved in the night and also a great number of tips and shortcuts so that you are delivering professional adjudications from your first debate.
Toowoomba Anglican School
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Brisbane Coaching Workshop - Everton Park

Wednesday 19 February 2020
The QDU offers Coaches’ Seminars at the beginning of the year to instruct coaches in both the mechanics of QDU debating and in techniques and strategies for helping students achieve their full potential. They also provide a useful forum for sharing ideas, answering questions and facilitating communication between schools and the QDU. Conducted by experienced coaches, these seminars have received excellent feedback from participants
Northside Christian College
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Brisbane Coaching Workshop - Ormiston

Monday 17 February 2020
The QDU offers Coaches’ Seminars at the beginning of the year to instruct coaches in both the mechanics of QDU debating and in techniques and strategies for helping students achieve their full potential. They also provide a useful forum for sharing ideas, answering questions and facilitating communication between schools and the QDU. Conducted by experienced coaches, these seminars have received excellent feedback from participants
Ormiston College
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Coaching Workshop for Teachers - Toowong

Sunday 16 February 2020
This workshop is specifically targeting teachers that find themselves coaching multiple teams or are at schools where teachers are overseeing coaches that are coaching multiple teams in the QDU Secondary Schools competition. The QDU offers Coaches’ Seminars at the beginning of the year to instruct coaches in both the mechanics of QDU debating and in techniques and strategies for helping students achieve their full potential.
Brisbane Boys College
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Brisbane Student Workshops

Sunday 16 February 2020
The 2020 Summer School will consist of a series of mini-lectures, workshops and discussion sessions. These sessions will be conducted by experienced debaters who will demonstrate the three key aspects of debating – matter, manner and method
Brisbane Boys College
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Brisbane Coaching Workshop - South Brisbane

Wednesday 12 February 2020
The QDU offers Coaches’ Seminars at the beginning of the year to instruct coaches in both the mechanics of QDU debating and in techniques and strategies for helping students achieve their full potential. They also provide a useful forum for sharing ideas, answering questions and facilitating communication between schools and the QDU. Conducted by experienced coaches, these seminars have received excellent feedback from participants
Somerville House
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Toowoomba Introduction To Debating Evening

Wednesday 12 February 2020
The Toowoomba "Introduction to Debating" night is open to all students, parents, coaches and teachers that are all stakeholders in the QDU Toowoomba competitions. Specifically targeting all new comers to debating, this night is designed to introduce everyone to what is expected from a debate. Entry for all persons is by ticket only...and free.
Toowoomba Anglican School
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Sunshine Coast Introduction To Debating Evening

Tuesday 11 February 2020
The Sunshine Coast "Introduction to Debating" night is open to all students, parents, coaches and teachers that are all stakeholders in the QDU Sunshine Coast competitions. Specifically targeting all new comers to debating, this night is designed to introduce everyone to what is expected from a debate. Entry for all persons is free.
Sunshine Coast Grammar School
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Brisbane Coaching Workshop - Toowong

Monday 10 February 2020
The QDU offers Coaches’ Seminars at the beginning of the year to instruct coaches in both the mechanics of QDU debating and in techniques and strategies for helping students achieve their full potential. They also provide a useful forum for sharing ideas, answering questions and facilitating communication between schools and the QDU. Conducted by experienced coaches, these seminars have received excellent feedback from participants
Brisbane Boys College
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Coaching Workshop - Southport

Sunday 9 February 2020
This workshop is for all coaches of debating teams in either the Gold Coast Secondary School Competition or the GPS debating competition. The QDU offers Coaches’ Seminars at the beginning of the year to instruct coaches in both the mechanics of debating and in techniques and strategies for helping students achieve their full potential.
The Southport School
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Coaching Workshop for Teachers - Toowoomba

Sunday 9 February 2020
This workshop is specifically targeting teachers that find themselves coaching multiple teams or are at schools where teachers are overseeing coaches that are coaching multiple teams in the QDU Secondary Schools competition. The QDU offers Coaches’ Seminars at the beginning of the year to instruct coaches in both the mechanics of QDU debating and in techniques and strategies for helping students achieve their full potential.
Highfields State Secondary College
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Toowoomba Regional Student Workshops

Sunday 9 February 2020
The 2020 Summer School will consist of a series of mini-lectures, workshops and discussion sessions. These sessions will be conducted by experienced debaters who will demonstrate the three key aspects of debating – matter, manner and method
Highfields State Secondary College
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Brisbane Coaching Workshop - Springfield

Thursday 6 February 2020
The QDU offers Coaches’ Seminars at the beginning of the year to instruct coaches in both the mechanics of QDU debating and in techniques and strategies for helping students achieve their full potential. They also provide a useful forum for sharing ideas, answering questions and facilitating communication between schools and the QDU. Conducted by experienced coaches, these seminars have received excellent feedback from participants
Woodcrest State College
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Brisbane Coaching Workshop - Bracken Ridge

Monday 3 February 2020
The QDU offers Coaches’ Seminars at the beginning of the year to instruct coaches in both the mechanics of QDU debating and in techniques and strategies for helping students achieve their full potential. They also provide a useful forum for sharing ideas, answering questions and facilitating communication between schools and the QDU. Conducted by experienced coaches, these seminars have received excellent feedback from participants
St John Fisher College
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Brisbane Student Workshops (Primary and Junior Secondary)

Sunday 9 June 2019
The 2019 Brisbane Student Workshops will consist of a series of mini-lectures, workshops and discussion sessions. These sessions will be conducted by experienced debaters who will demonstrate the three key aspects of debating – matter, manner and method
Brisbane Girls Grammar School
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Brisbane Coaching Workshop - NEW COACHES

Sunday 9 June 2019
The QDU offers Coaches’ Seminars at the beginning of each competition to instruct coaches in both the mechanics of QDU debating and in techniques and strategies for helping students achieve their full potential. They also provide a useful forum for sharing ideas, answering questions and facilitating communication between schools and the QDU. Conducted by experienced coaches, these seminars have received excellent feedback from participants
Brisbane Girls Grammar School
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Case Preparation Workshops - Gregory Terrace

Sunday 28 April 2019
This is an event specific to preparing cases for SHORT PREP debates. There will be three workshops on the day targeted at juniors (Year 7 to 9), Seniors (Year 10 to 12) and all coaches. Start time is 10.00 am and the day will finish no later than 1.00 pm
St Joseph's College
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2019 QDU Selection Night and State Team Announcement

Monday 25 March 2019
QDU State Team selection night places the top 12 secondary school debaters into a showcase evening of debating to ultimately select the 2019 State team to represent Queensland at the National Schools Debating Championship.
UQ Senate Room (61A Brian Wilson Chancellery)
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Toowoomba Introduction To Adjudicating Evening

Wednesday 20 February 2019
This is an evening that allows you to ask questions, gain valuable confidence and listen to experienced adjudicators sharing their personal insights with regards to adjudicating in the QDU competition. There will be a small training element involved in the night and also a great number of tips and shortcuts so that you are delivering professional adjudications from your first debate.
St Joseph's College
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Coaching Workshop for Teachers - CITY (12.30 pm - 2.45 pm)

Sunday 17 February 2019
This workshop is specifically targeting teachers that find themselves coaching multiple teams or are at schools where teachers are overseeing coaches that are coaching multiple teams in the QDU Secondary Schools competition. The QDU offers Coaches’ Seminars at the beginning of the year to instruct coaches in both the mechanics of QDU debating and in techniques and strategies for helping students achieve their full potential.
Brisbane Grammar School
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Brisbane Student Workshops (10.00 am - 2.45 pm)

Sunday 17 February 2019
The 2019 Summer School will consist of a series of mini-lectures, workshops and discussion sessions. These sessions will be conducted by experienced debaters who will demonstrate the three key aspects of debating – matter, manner and method
Brisbane Grammar School
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Brisbane Coaching Workshop - CITY

Wednesday 13 February 2019
The QDU offers Coaches’ Seminars at the beginning of the year to instruct coaches in both the mechanics of QDU debating and in techniques and strategies for helping students achieve their full potential. They also provide a useful forum for sharing ideas, answering questions and facilitating communication between schools and the QDU. Conducted by experienced coaches, these seminars have received excellent feedback from participants
Brisbane Girls Grammar School
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Toowoomba Introduction To Debating Evening

Wednesday 13 February 2019
The Toowoomba "Introduction to Debating" night will once again be open to all students, parents, coaches and teachers that are all stakeholders in the QDU Darling Downs Regional Competition. Specifically targeting all new comers to debating, this night is designed to introduce everyone to what is expected from a debate. Entry for all persons is free.
Downlands College
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Sunshine Coast Introduction To Debating Evening

Tuesday 12 February 2019
The Sunshine Coast "Introduction to Debating" night is open to all students, parents, coaches and teachers that are all stakeholders in the QDU Sunshine Coast Year 8 competition. Specifically targeting all new comers to debating, this night is designed to introduce everyone to what is expected from a debate. Entry for all persons is free.
Sunshine Coast Grammar School
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Brisbane Coaching Workshop - South Brisbane

Monday 11 February 2019
The QDU offers Coaches’ Seminars at the beginning of the year to instruct coaches in both the mechanics of QDU debating and in techniques and strategies for helping students achieve their full potential. They also provide a useful forum for sharing ideas, answering questions and facilitating communication between schools and the QDU. Conducted by experienced coaches, these seminars have received excellent feedback from participants
Somerville House
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Toowoomba Regional Coaches Workshop (12.30 pm - 2.45 pm)

Sunday 10 February 2019
Good coaching can make all the difference to debaters. The support and knowledge that a coach offers can significantly raise debating performance and, just as importantly, enjoyment of the debating experience. What are Coaching Seminars? The QDU offers Coaches’ Seminars at the beginning of the year to instruct coaches in both the mechanics of QDU debating and in techniques and strategies for helping students achieve their full potential.
TACAPS
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Toowoomba Regional Student Workshops (10.00 am - 2.45 pm)

Sunday 10 February 2019
The 2019 Summer School will consist of a series of mini-lectures, workshops and discussion sessions. These sessions will be conducted by experienced debaters who will demonstrate the three key aspects of debating – matter, manner and method
TACAPS
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Brisbane Coaching Workshop - Chermside West

Wednesday 6 February 2019
The QDU offers Coaches’ Seminars at the beginning of the year to instruct coaches in both the mechanics of QDU debating and in techniques and strategies for helping students achieve their full potential. They also provide a useful forum for sharing ideas, answering questions and facilitating communication between schools and the QDU. Conducted by experienced coaches, these seminars have received excellent feedback from participants
Craigslea State High School