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Women in Politics Panel

11/09/2026–11/09/2026

5:30 PM–7:30 PM

The Robert Menzies Institute Museum

Liberal Club

MULC, alongside the Robert Menzies Institute, is hosting our very first Women in Politics Panel.

We're excited to have the Honourable Kelly O'Dwyer and Amelia Hamer joining us, along with speakers with experience across local, state and federal politics.

Following the panel, we'll be heading to a cocktail evening at Prince Alfred Carlton.

📅 Friday 11th of September 2026

🕠 5:30pm – 7:30pm

📍 Robert Menzies Institute Museum

If you would like to join, please register below:

https://forms.gle/uxFU638HHLcRzKHM9

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