Overview

• Club chief executive Andy Turnbull told David Pocock by message on Thursday that he was no longer welcome, saying it was inappropriate for him to remain a member.
• Turnbull says the Attorney‑General’s Department advised the club did not need to be on the lobbyist register, and he intends to deregister it.
• Responsible Wagering Australia, a $2,500 corporate member, denies using the club to lobby and says its representatives attend for exercise and socialising.
• Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, listed as club president, downplayed his involvement and praised the club’s charity fundraising.
• Independents Allegra Spender and Monique Ryan have quit the club over gambling links as scrutiny continues over the government’s delayed response to a gambling‑harm review.