COUNTRY PROFILE
Australia joined Eurovision in 2015 after decades of strong fan interest and quickly became a regular competitor.
Australia came close to victory in 2016, finishing second with Dami Im and “Sound of Silence”.
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Australia has 1 verified Grand Final podium finish in the 1957–2026 archive: 0 wins, 1 second place and 0 third places.
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Australia has finished second in the Eurovision Grand Final 1 time: 2016.
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Latest indexed songs and Contest outcomes, including Grand Final placings, Semi-Final non-qualifications and the cancelled 2020 edition where relevant.
All 6 top-10 finishes currently covered by the Song Contest Radar archive.
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