"Australia has been part of the annual contest since 2015. Their debut was initially meant to be a one-off. In Australia, the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) airs Eurovision, and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) gave them special approval to participate. The SBS has broadcast Eurovision since 1983, and it's popular in Australia. Between 2010 and 2014, Australia voters could have their say, however their votes did not count towards the overrall result."
"Their first appearance came in the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest, in a pre-recorded "Greetings from Australia" clip. Their debut as part of the performing line-up came in 2015, when the EBU and host broadcaster in Austria decided to let them join as part of the 60th contest celebrations. They were given a pass straight to the final, but it was confirmed that, if they won, they would co-host with another country from the contest, in the Northern Hemisphere."
"From 2016, however, they were allowed to stay in the annual contest, but did not receive a pass through to the final, having to compete in the semis like most of the other participants. Australia has a varied track record since they joined the contest, coming second in 2016 with Dami Im's 'Sound of Silence'. However, they failed to qualify in 2024 and 2025, despite Go-Jo's hip-thrusting earworm "Milkshake Man""
Australia has participated in Eurovision since 2015 after receiving special approval from the European Broadcasting Union. The Special Broadcasting Service broadcasts Eurovision in Australia and has done so since 1983, making the contest popular with Australian viewers. Australia’s involvement began with a pre-recorded “Greetings from Australia” clip in 2013. In 2015, Australia joined the performing lineup for the 60th contest celebrations and received a direct pass to the final, with a condition that a win would require co-hosting in the Northern Hemisphere. From 2016 onward, Australia remained in the contest but had to compete in the semi-finals like other countries.
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