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Men’s-Only Clubs and the Freedom of Association

Men’s-Only Clubs and the Freedom of Association
A general view is seen as a businessman crosses George street at in Sydney, Australia, on June 1, 2020. Mark Kolbe/Getty Images
Gabriël Moens
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On June 15 around 700 members of Sydney’s exclusive Australian Club voted on a motion to determine whether women were allowed to be full members. Currently, women are only welcomed as guests of existing members but are not eligible to become full members.

Gabriël Moens
Gabriël Moens
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Gabriël A. Moens AM is an emeritus professor of law at the University of Queensland, and served as pro vice-chancellor and dean at Murdoch University. In 2003, Moens was awarded the Australian Centenary Medal by the prime minister for services to education. He has taught extensively across Australia, Asia, Europe, and the United States.
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