<P> Isaiah Firebrace took part in technical rehearsals on 30 April and 4 May, followed by dress rehearsals on 8 and 9 May . This included the jury show on 8 May where the professional juries of each country watched and voted on the competing entries . </P> <P> At the end of the show, Australia was announced as having finished in the top 10 and subsequently qualifying for the grand final . </P> <P> Shortly after the first semi-final, a winners' press conference was held for the ten qualifying countries . As part of this press conference, the qualifying artists took part in a draw to determine which half of the grand final they would subsequently participate in . This draw was done in the reverse order the countries appeared in the semi-final running order . Australia was drawn to compete in the second half . Following this draw, the shows' producers decided upon the running order of the final, as they had done for the semi-finals . Australia was subsequently placed to perform in position 14, following the entry from Croatia and before the entry from Greece . In the likely event that Australia should win the contest, the EBU have confirmed that in accordance with the rules, they would co-host the contest in Europe, with Germany announced as the first choice, and United Kingdom the back - up hosts should Germany decline . In the final Australia received 171 Points from the juries and 2 Points from the televote receiving a total 173 Points placing 9th overall . </P> <P> Below is a breakdown of points awarded to Australia and awarded by Australia in the first semi-final and grand final of the contest, and the breakdown of the jury voting and televoting conducted during the two shows: </P>

Where did australia come in the eurovision song contest 2017