Bosnian refugee Monika Radulovic crowned Miss Universe Australia

Crowned the winner of Miss Universe Australia, Bosnian refugee Monika Radulovic wants Australians to be more empathetic to those that seek to make this country their home.

Bosnian refugee Monika Radulovic crowned Miss Universe Australia

The Miss Universe Australia pageant is a competition that's helped launched the public profiles of past winners like Jennifer Hawkins.

And this year's winner hopes to use the platform to shed light on a subject close to her - multiculturalism.

Bosnian refugee Monika Radulovic wants Australians to be more empathetic to those that seek to make Australia their home.

Ms Radulovic spoke to Catherine Durkin shortly after being crowned.

(Click on the audio tab above to hear the full interview)