Mr REPACHOLI (Hunter) (13:49) 

The Hunter is always punching above its weight, and we have done it again with a couple of local young blokes absolutely dominating at the recent Australian Bushmen's Campdraft and Rodeo Association titles. Judd Thomas is now a dual Australian champion after taking out the titles in the under-11s Mini Bulls and under-11s Steer Rider. Singleton's own Logan George is also now an Australian national champion in the under 14s Mini Bull, taking out the win.

For those who don't know, the Mini Bulls competition is a rodeo event which involves young riders being mounted on a miniature bull and trying to hold on while the bull tries its hardest to buck them off. The steer riding event is similar to the mini bull event, and it's considered an introductory form of bull riding for young riders. Instead of bucking bulls, the young riders ride steers that buck. Whether it's riding a mini bull or a steer, getting bucked off by any angry animal isn't something an everyday person can do, and it takes serious courage.

I know what it takes to become a national champion and I know how hard both of these young gentlemen, Judd and Logan, have worked. The time they put in and the results they got on the day are absolutely fantastic. Congratulations to both you boys. Keep up the great work. I really look forward to seeing—and hopefully one day you guys showing me—how a steer's eyes and legs buckle when I sit on it, but we'll see what we can do. Keep up the great work in the rodeos in the future. Cheers.