It is also beyond doubt that this is recognised by both the State and Federal governments. The private sector must see it and notwithstanding the legislative coaxing the problem remains. People with common goals and aspirations promote each other to groups, employment, clubs and boards. People with the same interests, who find each other's company enjoyable, keep in contact. Human nature is such that when one knows that there is a community of attitudes comfortable lines of communication are open.
Networks are very important in and to the business community.
If the network consists only of males it will never have the healthy diversity of attitudes which result from the presence and contribution of both genders. The club is a comfortable environment in which the network can develop and thrive. The club environment is important to the business community and is perceived as an influential environment. At least one such influential club in Sydney will not allow women to be members. This has been a position expressly adopted as a result of a plebiscite directed to members only in the last two or three years.