Motions

Grand Final

  • 1
    That, as a parent, we would use Arkangel.
  • 2
    That, assuming the technology existed, we would support non-sentient artificial intelligence that imitated deceased loved ones in appearance, personality, and mannerisms.
  • 3
    That, assuming technological feasibility, we would allow individuals to sell and buy years of life.

    • Semifinals

  • 1
    That we prefer short constitutions to long constitutions
  • 2
    That we should introduce Kakistocratic courts in Western Liberal Democracies
  • 3
    Assuming a secure online platform, political representatives should adopt the Five Star System for voters in their electorates

    • Round 6

  • 1
    That we should remove the tax exempt status of religions
  • 2
    That it is against the interest of organised religions to emphasise strict requirements for personal religious commitments (e.g. not being allowed to work on Sabbath, not eating during Ramadan, restraining from premarital relationships, etc.)
  • 3
    That the LGBTQ+ movement should prioritise promoting the reinterpretation of religions to become more inclusive, rather than condemning them outright

    • Round 5

  • 1
    That we should hold internet service providers and website companies legally liable for content created by users of their services, including content that could be considered false or defamatory
  • 2
    That major decisions of social media companies (eg. significant changes in pricing structure or censorship rules, appointment of new CEOs) should be subject to approval by a vote of social media users.
  • 3
    That we regret the rise of social media influencers in the medical industry

    • Round 4

  • 1
    That resource backed loans to developing nations do more harm than good.
  • 2
    That, as a developing country with a significant share of global rare earth minerals, we would ban the exportation of these minerals in their raw form.
  • 3
    That Western governments should promote and anti-CCP (Chinese Communist Party) narrative.

    • Round 3

  • 1
    That sin taxes (e.g. taxes on tobacco, alcohol, sugar, etc) should be inversely proportional to age (i.e. the tax is greater when you are younger)
  • 2
    That developing countries should limit migration to megacities
  • 3
    That we should prohibit businesses from taking a public position on social issues

    • Round 2

  • 1
    That we support the use of human challenge trials
  • 2
    That millitaries should engage in the genetic and bionic enhancement of consenting soldiers
  • 3
    That healthcare providers should be allowed to offer terminally ill patients the option of a cash grant if they forgo treatment

    • Round 1

  • 1
    That we should ban AI art platforms
  • 2
    That offensive art should not be commissioned for public spaces (Museums, Parks, Squares, etc.)
  • 3
    That we should release all art into the public domain 10 years after its creation