The finale of Miss Universe Australia 2017 is a week away and is scheduled to be held on 29th June 2017. The winner will represent Australia at the Miss Universe 2017 pageant to be held in November this year. The reigning Miss Universe Australia is Caris Tiivel, who will pass on her crown to her successor at the finale.
But, before the mega finale, the contestants will have to go through a series of Preliminary Competitions and events, and one of the major events of the pageant is the Runway Show or the Preliminary Competition, wherein the contestants will walk the ramp donning their respective evening gowns and swimsuits.
The Preliminary (evening gown and swimsuit) event will be held on 27th June 2017, and the based on the performance of the contestants, the best in each category will be announced. The finalists will also showcase the latest collections from 2XU, Skechers, Sleeping W The Enemy, Shearers Uggs, and Esther.com.au.
Miss Universe Australia pageant commenced in the Year 2004, when the first pageant was held. Jennifer Hawkins was the first ever winner of Miss Universe Australia pageant, and she also went on to win Miss Universe 2004 pageant. Miss Universe 2004, the 53rd Miss Universe pageant, was held in Centro de Convenciones CEMEXPO, Quito, Ecuador on June 1, 2004.