The Great Debate is our biggest night of the year and our 19th Annual Great Debate Gala 2025 will be no exception as our biggest and most impactful event to date! Showcasing the work of Dymocks Children’s Charities, join us to help raise much-needed funds to support critical literacy programs for disadvantaged children across Australia.
Friday 11 April 2025
Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney
6pm arrival for 6:30pm start
The event will take place at the five-star Shangri-La Hotel in Sydney’s CBD offering a premium three-course dinner and carefully selected fine wines as well as an outstanding auction prizes and our signature debate.
For any questions, please get in touch with our team at info@dymockschildrenscharities.org.au or (02) 9224 0555
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Meet our MC
Kylie Gillies is the co-host of The Morning Show on Channel Seven. With over 12 years at the Seven Network, Kylie has covered many major sporting events including the Olympic Games and the Australian Tennis Open. We are very excited to have Kylie joining us for the Great Debate as our MC!
Our 2025 Great Debate Topic is…
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In the land of books and stories a new contender has emerged! Buckle up as we dive into a literary duel unlike any other... Artificial Intelligence (AI) vs. Authors. Join us at The Great Debate Gala to see our two debate teams battle the topic "Authors your time is up - AI is coming for you" in a thrilling showdown! Which side will take the win... only time will tell (or AI).
Meet the Team Captains
Back for another year, are our amazing team captains who will be leading their teams in The Great Debate! Both of our team captains have been actively involved in The Great Debate since our very first event in 2006. We can't wait to see Adam and Rob back up on the Great Debate stage battling it out!
ADAM SPENCER
Adam Spencer has been a breakfast radio announcer on triple j and ABC Sydney. He is a TV personality on everything from comedies Good News Week and The Glasshouse to weekly sports wrap The Back Page, and is also a member of the Sleek Geeks Science Team with Dr Karl Kruszelnicki. 2024 marks Adam’s 18th Great Debate!
ROB CARLTON
Rob Carlton is an actor and well-known face on the Australian comedy and drama scene. He has recently starred Black Snow for Stan and Boy Swallows Universe for Netflix. His portrayal of Kerry Packer in Paper Giants earned him a Silver Logie. Rob will be participating in his 18th Great Debate in 2024.
Meet the Debaters
Donation in Lieu
Can’t make the event? You can still make a difference!
Help deliver the life-changing gift of literacy for children in need across Australia by giving a donation:
Thank you to our 2025 Great Debate Sponsors
The Great Debate is the biggest event on the Dymocks Children’s Charities calendar and is only made possible through the support of our event sponsors:
