Why was Australia in the Eurovision Song Contest?

Australia is nowhere near Europe.

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Sidewinder · 36-40, M

It's part of the Royal Commonwealth. Australia, originally known as New South Wales was first established as a prison colony under rule of the British Empire at the time.

HairbrushDiva · 31-35, F

@Sidewinder Wasn't that a couple of centuries ago? I wouldn't have thought it would still count now.

Sidewinder · 36-40, M

@HairbrushDiva Yes it was.

originnone · 61-69, M

@Sidewinder Isn't Canada part of the royal commonwealth?

Sidewinder · 36-40, M

@originnone Yes it is.

originnone · 61-69, M

@Sidewinder Did they get to play?

Sidewinder · 36-40, M

@originnone I don't know, I haven't seen the Eurovision Contest.