On King’s Birthday, monarchist Alexander Voltz and Republican leader Esther Anatolitis went head-to-head on the enduring debate over Australia's head of state. 

The discussion explored the legal ties of the Crown, the stalled 1999 referendum legacy, and how a new youth-led movement is pushing for a uniquely Australian model.

On King&rsquo;s Birthday, monarchist Alexander Voltz and Republican leader Esther Anatolitis went head-to-head on the enduring debate over Australia's head of state. 
The discussion explored the legal ties of the Crown, the stalled 1999 referendum legacy, and how a new youth-led movement is pushing for a uniquely Australian model.

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King or Republic? Why Australia’s constitutional future is reaching breaking point

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FULL SHOW: Listen back to 4BC Mornings with Shane Doherty filling in for Gary Hardgrave, Monday October 5th, 2026

Shane Doherty on 4BC Mornings and futurist Professor Rocky Scopelliti discuss the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, including tech leaders holding consultations with the Vatican regarding machine consciousness. 

They unpack the ethical dilemmas surrounding digital grief companions, brain-computer interfaces, and the urgent need for safeguards to protect vulnerable users from being manipulated by lifelike AI.

Shane Doherty on 4BC Mornings and futurist Professor Rocky Scopelliti discuss the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, including tech leaders holding consultations with the Vatican regarding machine consciousness. 
They unpack the ethical dilemmas surrounding digital grief companions, brain-computer interfaces, and the urgent need for safeguards to protect vulnerable users from being manipulated by lifelike AI.

Do AI machines have a soul? Vatican consulted as artificial consciousness fears grow

Gary Aylewood joined Shane Doherty on 4BC Mornings to discuss how volunteers reconstructed 22 kilometres of historic track between Atherton and Herberton to restore steam train tourism in Far North Queensland. 

The initiative features a fully restored 1905 steam locomotive, historic carriages, and a 1940s-themed refreshment room that attracts visitors nationwide.

Gary Aylewood joined Shane Doherty on 4BC Mornings to discuss how volunteers reconstructed 22 kilometres of historic track between Atherton and Herberton to restore steam train tourism in Far North Queensland. 
The initiative features a fully restored 1905 steam locomotive, historic carriages, and a 1940s-themed refreshment room that attracts visitors nationwide.

King or Republic? Why Australia’s constitutional future is reaching breaking point

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