All applicants were required to be 18 years of age at least and have the necessary paperwork allowing them to stay in Australia until 1 January 2015.

Those who were put forward by their 'mate' and were deemed good enough by producers were encouraged to attend further rounds of auditions or in some cases fast-tracked.

[5] On 13 August 2014, Big Brother Australia posted a photo with the caption "A Storm Is Coming" to their Facebook page.

[6] A day later the first commercial aired for the upcoming season featuring a Noah's Ark theme.

Housemates enter through a set of gates into the backyard area, which has been described as 'old school Miami cool' with a hint of Hollywood glamour, due to the big pool, flamingo statues, sun loungers, gym area and the skin-coloured textures that are used.

Within the pool there is a plastic oversized tube, known as the fishbowl, where Housemates may be sent if they are punished by Big Brother.

There is a state-of-the-art shower in the spacious white and blue coloured bathroom, with 'edgy' artwork used as décor.

During their time as Heads of House, pairs are invited to sleep in the Sanctuary, a private place that includes a bedroom, pool and a hot tub.

The Heads of House make important decisions in the Power Room, where any conversations they have must be kept private unless told otherwise by the all-seeing ruler, Big Brother.

Big Brother determined that each pair was either a good or bad match, based on psychological evaluations.

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The pairs were separated following a swap executed by the Heads of House, Dion and Jason, on Day 8.

The current season has received criticism for not offering live updates via Twitter and on the official website – with news stories on the site not being posted until after the event has aired, which can be up to 24 hours after the event in question has actually occurred.