Revealed: Australia's most exclusive sports club goes fully woke with a shock addition to its dress code Famous club has existed for almost two centuries Holds high standards, especially when it comes to dress code By Josh Alston For Daily Mail Australia Published: 03:55, 4 November 2024 | Updated: 03:55, 4 November 2024 e-mail View comments Australia 's most prestigious sporting members club has altered the wording to its dress code to accommodate transgender , non binary, intersex and other genders outside of the traditional male and female. The Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) is one of the oldest and most prestigious sporting clubs in Australia after being established in 1838. It is responsible for managing the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and has a long waiting list, with prospective members often waiting more than 20 years for full membership status.
Membership of the MCC provides access to a variety of sports events at the MCG, including cricket, AFL and other major events. Membership fees for the 2024/25 season vary by tier and location, with full membership fees starting at $875 for metropolitan members, while restricted and provisional memberships are lower. There is also a $1210 entrance fee payable in installments as members progress through the tiers.
The club has more than 140,000 members, including both full and restricted members, making it one of the largest sporting clubs by membership in the world. The Melbourne Cricket Club at the MCG (pictured) is Australia.
