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Matthew Guy, Menzies and Barton: A history of Freemasonry in Australian politics

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Former opposition leader Matthew Guy did not declare his years-long Freemasons Victoria membership. It is particularly significant given he was planning minister at a time when the secretive order pursued significant property developments around the state. Grand master Anthony Bucca, confirming Guy had one time been a member, dismissed any thought there might be a conflict of interest in an amusingly equivocal way.

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Matthew Guy, Menzies and Barton: A history of Freemasonry in Australian politics

The Freemasons, a secretive men-only club, enjoyed the patronage of conservative PMs of old... and Matthew Guy. The post Matthew Guy, Menzies and Barton: A history of Freemasonry in Australian politics appeared first on Crikey.

2 months ago·Australia

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