Liberal National Party (LNP) Women will host its International Women's Day event at a Brisbane club that only allows male members.

The function will be held at Brisbane's Tattersall's Club on Friday with guest speakers such as former parliamentary speaker Fiona Simpson and federal president of the Nationals Christine Ferguson.

International Women's Day will take place on March 8, two days after the LNP Women's event in Brisbane.

Federal Opposition Leader Bill Shorten raised the matter with Prime Minister Tony Abbott during Question Time today.

"The LNP will host its International Women's Day event at a men's only club in Brisbane. As the Minister for Women, does the Prime Minister think this is right?"

Mr Abbott said LNP Women had smashed the glass ceiling.

"This is just how wonderful this broad church that I lead is. Just how wonderful the broad church that I lead is," he said.

"Obviously they've now broken down the last barrier and they've made the men only club admit women. Admit women!"

In a written statement, the LNP said the event had been organised by LNP Women.

"Nearly half of the LNP's 14,000 members are women and this event aims to discuss and promote the involvement of more women in politics at all levels," the statement read.

"The venue was chosen simply on the basis of availability, price and flexibility in a CBD location. LNP Women appreciate the efforts of Tattersall's Club in accommodating their function at short notice."