Australian Debating Federation (ADF)
The Australian Debating Federation is a body that oversees schools debating at a national level in Australia.
The ADF has eight affiliate organisations representing the eight states and territories of Australia. The eight affiliates rotate hosting the annual Australian National Schools Debating Championships (NSDC), which is contested by eight teams selected, trained and managed by each of eight state and territory affiliate associations.
Over 28,000 students across Australia take part in debating events organised by the ADF and its affiliates each year.
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