Speaking competitions hub

Welcome to the Speaking competitions hub! We'll keep all of our information on entering the competitions here and all the documents and links you'll need to compete in our debating and public speaking programs.

The Premier's Debating Challenge

Entries in the 2026 Premier's Debating Challenge are now open! You can find the various entry forms below, along with detailed information on the different age divisions that you'll need to be familiar with.  Look forward to seeing you in the challenge!

Entry forms and general debating links

• Enter the Premier's Debating Challenge for Years 5 and 6
• Enter the Premier's Debating Challenge for Years 7 and 8
• Enter the Premier's Debating Challenge for Years 9 and 10
• Enter the Premier's Debating Challenge for Years 11 and 12
• Check the list of teams entered in each age division
• Register for the primary debating workshop days
• Set up a Google Meet (you need to be signed in to the portal to use this link)
• Book an online adjudicator

Detailed information on the different age divisions

• 2026 Premier's Debating Challenge for Years 5 and 6 Information Guide (PDF 2.01 MB)
• 2026 Premier's Debating Challenge for Years 7 and 8 Information Guide (PDF 2.14 MB)
• 2026 Premier's Debating Challenge for Years 9 and 10 Information Guide (PDF 2.06 MB)
• 2026 Premier's Debating Challenge for Years 11 and 12 Information Guide (PDF 2.03 MB)

Chairperson and results forms

• Years 5 and 6 Chairperson Form (In-Person Debates) (PDF 524.73 KB)
• Years 5 and 6 Chairperson Form (Online Debates) (PDF 530.55 KB)
• Years 7 and 8 Chairperson Form (In-Person Debates) (PDF 524.58 KB)
• Years 7 and 8 Chairperson Form (Online Debates) (PDF 529.83 KB)
• Years 9 and 10 Chairperson Form (In-Person Debates) (PDF 526.01 KB)
• Years 9 and 10 Chairperson Form (Online Debates) (PDF 531.67 KB)
• Years 11 and 12 Chairperson Form (In-Person Debates) (PDF 561.35 KB)
• Years 11 and 12 Chairperson Form (Online Debates) (PDF 511.18 KB)

Public speaking competitions

Entries in the 2026 competitions are now open! Below is everything you need for the 3 different competitions, including an entry form and detailed information that competitiors need to be familiar with. Best of luck!

Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking Competition

• This competition is for government primary school students.
• Enter the Multicultural Perspectives competition
• 2026 Multicultural Perspectives Information Guide (PDF 1.33 MB)
• 2026 Multicultural Perspectives Speaker Advice (PDF 1.78 MB)

Junior Secondary Speaking Award

• This competition is for high school students aged 14 or younger on 1 January 2026.​​
• Enter the Junior Secondary Speaking Award
• 2026 Junior Secondary Speaking Award Information Guide (PDF 1.23 MB)

Plain English Speaking Award

• This competition is for high school students aged 15 or older on 1 January 2026.
• Enter the Plain English Speaking Award
• 2026 Plain English Speaking Award Information Guide (PDF 1.22 MB)