This recorded training looks at how to how approach the Opening Half (Opening Government and Opening Opposition) in a British Parliamentary debate. It will give you the run down on all the useful strategies you can use. Conducting this training is Charlie Ryan from the USU. Charlie is a two time Australs Champion and a breaking WUDC speaker. Charlie has also judged the Grand Final of Easters. Presenter: Charlie Ryan Host Society: UNSW Debating Date: 24 July 2023 *Debating at university is a recreational activity. Speakers do not select the motion, or the side of the topic they speak on - these are assigned to them. Views expressed in these videos should not be taken to necessarily reflect the views of the speaker.