<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> 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>
where did australia come in the eurovision song contest 2017
where did australia come in the eurovision song contest 2017
9th
9th