Prepared Motions for Australasian Junior Debate Championships 2026
25 September 2026
With the 2026 Australasian Junior Debate Championships just around the corner on 10–11 October 2026, the excitement is building as we count down to this year’s competition.
Throughout the tournament, debaters will navigate fast-paced rounds that challenge them to think on their feet, alongside selected prepared rounds that call for thoughtful research, well-developed arguments, and a clear understanding of the issues. To help teams get started, the prepared motions for Round 2 and the Grand Finals are presented below.
We look forward to seeing the different perspectives teams bring to these motions, the arguments they develop, and the thoughtful exchanges that await at the Australasian Junior Debate Championships 2026!
Motion
This House would teach modern literature rather than classical literature in schools.
Info
Modern literature refers to literature written primarily in the late 20th and 21st centuries, such as The Hunger Games, Harry Potter, and The Handmaid’s Tale.
Classical literature refers to older works that have achieved enduring recognition and influence in literary education and culture, such as the works of Shakespeare and Charles Dickens.