Tattoo discrimination, shearing in the Olympics + long live the King?
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A Gold Coast man has been denied entry to a venue because of his Māori cultural tattoo, messing up his mate's surprise birthday party and sparking a debate about discrimination.
And want a say on choosing Australia's head of state? Don't hold your breath. Anthony Albanese went to the UK to meet the King and ruled out holding a vote on it while he's prime minister.
Plus, should sheep shearing be in the Olympics? One shearer in WA is trying to build momentum.
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01:09 - The long argument about Australia becoming a Republic
05:40 - Do young people care about the King?
11:40 - Bouncers and tattoo discrimination
21:28 - Shearing sheep for Australia
Guests:
- Yasmin Poole, Youth Convenor for Australian Republic Movement
- Caleb Pokai
- Charlie Dunn, sheep shearer
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