The Debates Committee organises the USU’s Debates programme, including the coordination of internal debating competitions, social functions for debaters and the publication of the Debates Handbook. The Committee also supervises the USU’s involvement in the Australasian and World University championships, as well as other Intervarsity tournaments, including the selection of debaters and adjudicators. The Committee aims to trains and involve USU Members in debating, public speaking seminars and adjudicating events.
Regulations
The Regulations of the Debates Committee are stipulated in 4.4 of the
USU Regulations and Directors' Duty Statements,
found here.
Minutes
Earlier year available on request from the Committee Secretary.
Useful Contacts
Chair
Patrick Bateman -
Committee Secretary