[Stephen]

The reason for Australia now being part of Eurovision. They were first included in 2015 as part of the 50th anniversary event.

This was originally meant to just be a one-off event but later on in 2015 it was confirmed by SVT that Australia would be entering again the following year.

The reasoning is basically down to TV rights. Former Bake Off host Mel Giedroyc described how it came about on BBC’s Eurovision: You Decide: "The simple fact is, Australia’s host TV broadcaster SBS is part of the European Broadcasting Union, otherwise known as the EBU.

"And this is a qualification requirement for entering the Eurovision Song Contest.

SBS have been broadcasting Eurovision in Austrailia for over 30 years.

Also same reason that Is real and some other non EU countries take part.

Yes Israel is also not in Europe.

Israel has been competing regularly in the competition since 1973.

This is allowed because the Israel Broadcasting Authority is a member of the Eurovision governing body