From 2010 to 2014 , SBS allowed Australian viewers to participate in their own televote for the Grand Finals . However , these votes were not counted at the actual contest and did not affect the overall result . The SBS commentary team and Australian delegation were awarded a commentary booth of their own at the 2012 contest in Baku . They have been allocated a commentary booth every year since
2012 contest
Eurovision Song Contest 2012
Australia in the Eurovision Song Contest