Laura Dundovic will crown the new Miss Universe Australia

Laura Dundovic will sash the new Miss Universe Australia chosen from finalists from each state at the Sydney Hilton Hotel on April 22.

Finalists will compete for the chance to become the next Jennifer Hawkins and, if successful, will receive a diamond crown from Temelli Jewellery valued at $25,000, a Persona Proton car and a $1000 Novo shoe wardrobe.

Guest judges will include media personality Deborah Hutton, former Noiseworks frontman Jon Stevens and fashion designer Charlie Brown.