Overview

• Club chief executive Andy Turnbull confirmed he banned Senator David Pocock, accusing him in messages of politicising an apolitical group.
• Pocock questioned the club’s sponsorship by Responsible Wagering Australia and was removed from group chats as his membership came up for renewal.
• The Attorney‑General’s Department advised the club it did not need to be on the lobbyist register, prompting plans to deregister.
• Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, listed as club president, defended the organisation and said he had not taken part in its events this year.
• Responsible Wagering Australia denied using the club to lobby, as independents Allegra Spender and Monique Ryan resigned over gambling links.