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.

Listen now:

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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