Each year the ACT Debating Union sends a team of students to compete in the National Schools Debating Championships (NSDC). NSDC is the premier debating competition for school students in Australia, and is held annually in May. NSDC is organised by the Australian Debating Federation in conjunction with that year's host affiliate. In 2022 NSDC was hosted by ACTDU in Canberra. NSDC participants have the opportunity to be selected to represent Team Australia at the World Schools Debating Championships.
It is important that students and parents recognise that this is a significant time commitment, but is also and extremely rewarding opportunity to benefit from the training and advice of some of the best debaters in the country.
It is important that students and parents recognise that this is a significant time commitment, but is also and extremely rewarding opportunity to benefit from the training and advice of some of the best debaters in the country.
NSDC
In 2024, ACTDU sent 7 students to NSDC in Adelaide. Ultimately, the ACT Team ranked 3rd after the preliminary rounds, before ultimately missing out on progressing through the minor Semi-Final in a 3-2 decision, adjudicated as an incredibly close debate. The team had a fantastic time and the students' hard work resulted in another successful year for the ACT Team.
In 2023, ACTDU sent 7 students to NSDC in Melbourne. The ACT Team finished 4th, bowing out in the Semi Final in an incredibly close 2-1 split decision.
In 2022 ACTDU sent 8 students and 3 to NSDC in Canberra. The ACT Team came 5th, narrowly missing out on breaking. Everyone had a fantastic time and we look forward to future competitions.
ACTDU sent 5 students and 3 adults to Hobart, Tasmania, to participate in NSDC 2021. The ACT Team performed exceptionally well, finishing in 3rd place after being knocked out in the semi-finals by the champions of the competition. In addition, a student was selected from the ACT Team to represent Australia at the World Schools Debating Championships 2021. Congratulations to all team members for their hard work and success.
In 2023, ACTDU sent 7 students to NSDC in Melbourne. The ACT Team finished 4th, bowing out in the Semi Final in an incredibly close 2-1 split decision.
In 2022 ACTDU sent 8 students and 3 to NSDC in Canberra. The ACT Team came 5th, narrowly missing out on breaking. Everyone had a fantastic time and we look forward to future competitions.
ACTDU sent 5 students and 3 adults to Hobart, Tasmania, to participate in NSDC 2021. The ACT Team performed exceptionally well, finishing in 3rd place after being knocked out in the semi-finals by the champions of the competition. In addition, a student was selected from the ACT Team to represent Australia at the World Schools Debating Championships 2021. Congratulations to all team members for their hard work and success.
ACT Squad
ACTDU is excited to begin ACT Squad training in Semester 1 2026. The ACT Squad also serves as invaluable preparation for the ACT Team, we hope that students will gain a lot from the training.
