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[–] zero_gravitas@aussie.zone 7 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

I think the men-only clubs have either been granted special exemptions, or pre-date legislation and are grandfathered-in.

EDIT - After a quick look, it turns out:

The NSW anti-discrimination law permits registered clubs to restrict membership on the basis of gender

(from: https://archive.is/02dke)