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Victorian schools enter into great debate

18 March 2009

Victoria's secondary economics students are about to take part in the debate that is preoccupying the world.

In an attempt to heighten awareness of economic issues the Faculty of Business and Economics has introduced Viewpoint 2009, a statewide debating competition for schools.

Students will get the chance to hone public speaking skills and develop their understanding of economic issues by debating topics like the cause of the global economic crisis.

The debate begins in second term. Preliminary rounds on May 3 and the quarter-finals and semi-finals on May 10 will be held at the University's Caulfield campus.

The grand final will be held on 28 May at BMW Edge, Federation Square in Melbourne.

"Viewpoint will also provide the impetus to create longstanding partnerships between Monash University, secondary schools and the broader community," Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics Professor Stephen King said.

Viewpoint is organised in conjunction with the Debaters Association of Victoria and supported by the Monash Association of Debaters.

Under the rules, schools will be told their topics in advance, but also need to prepare for all eventualities.

For more information visit the Viewpoint 2009 website.