Gold Coast Debating is a high level three-on-three style debating competition, which aims to provide its participants with a beneficial extension to their mainstream curriculum studies. This is achieved through the development of skills in communication, public speaking, confidence, teamwork and logical argument; as well as engagement with pressing social and political issues.

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The competition invites schools from across the state, catholic and independent sectors, embracing the breadth of students that the Gold Coast has to offer. With four preliminary rounds and four finals rounds in each division each year, the season spans from March to September, and thus students commit a large portion of their school year to preparation, training and debate.