The ceremony will include the Showcase Debate, featuring the host team, New South Wales, against the reigning national champions, Queensland. This event offers a unique opportunity to witness the highest calibre of school debating, setting an inspiring precedent for the championship week ahead.

The National Finals represent the pinnacle of the NSDC, where the two most outstanding state or territory representative teams will engage in a rigorous, high-stakes debate to claim the coveted national title. This prestigious event will showcase exceptional analytical prowess, strategic argumentation, and eloquence from Australia’s finest young debaters.