Mr REPACHOLI (Hunter) (13:55) 

I rise to celebrate another champion from the Hunter. The Hunter's very own Taylee Short was recently crowned Miss Ultimate of Australia 2025 and also took out Miss Ultimate People's Choice at the Ultimate International Miss Australia event. What an incredible achievement, Taylee. You have worked your backside off for this, to get there.

From the training to the preparation, the outfits and the appearance, Taylee put in the hard yards. She went with her best foot forward, pushed harder than ever and made sure she was ready in every way. That determination has paid off in the best way possible—bringing home the crown. This is more than just a personal win for Taylee; it's another reminder that the Hunter doesn't just compete but leads. We are the best region in the country, producing champions in every field. Whether it's sport, community, business or, in this case, pageantry, Hunter locals rise to the top through hard work, resilience and pride in where they come from.

Taylee has done herself and her family proud, and she has done us in the Hunter proud. On behalf of our community, I offer you the warmest of congratulations, Taylee, on what you achieved. We look forward to seeing what you can achieve next. Cheers.