web links and documents
On January 18, 2009, the Institute of Public Affairs published and opinion piece written by Chris Berg. The piece is titled, 'Leave the poor old chaps alone'. The piece argues that these clubs are essentially innocuous and serve a useful purpose for their members. The full text of this opinion piece can be found at http://www.ipa.org.au/news/1782/leave-the-poor-old-chaps-aloneOn September 29, 2009, ABC Radio's current affairs program, The Drum Unleashed, broadcast a program titled, 'When some become less equal than others'. The opinion was present by Tom Elliott. Who argued in defence of the continued existance of single-sex private clubs.
The full text of this opinion piece can be found at http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/stories/s2699160.htm
In October, 2009, The Monthly published an analysis by Malcolm Knox, titled, 'In Retreat: Gentlemen's Clubs'. The article gives an overview of single-sex clubs in Australia, their historical origins and the factors the author believes will either lead to their decline or see their survival.
The full text of the article can be found at http://www.themonthly.com.au/monthly-essays-malcolm-knox-retreat-gentlemen039s-clubs-2018
On November 24, 2009, the Scrutiny of Acts and Regulations Committee issued its final report on
'Exceptions and Exemptions to the Equal Opportunity Act 1995'. The full text of the report can be found at http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/sarc/EOA_exempt_except/Final%20Report/Final%20Report%20November.pdf
On November 25, 2009, ABC Radio's current affairs program PM examined the issue of single-sex clubs' exemption from the Equal Opportunity Act. The views of a variety of stakeholders from both side of the issue were presented. The full text of the program can be found at http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2009/s2753500.htm
On December 4, 2009, ABC Radio's current affairs program, The Drum Unleashed, broadcast a program titled, 'Anti-discrimination laws that discriminate'. The piece was produced by Rachel Ball and Melanie Schleiger presented views arguing that the exemptions granted all-male social clubs were discriminatory and entrenched male proivilege.
The full text of the piece can be found at http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/stories/s2761609.htm