hi kate, i'm from QLD and i found it difficult to get a c-section booked as a public patient after being told i'd need one due to my pelvis shape and my family history, so i imagine you'd probably find it rather difficult to get one just as a elective.
i also spoke to a couple of midwives but i found them all wanting me to try naturally first.
the ob i seen said the decision is ultimately up to me but only because of my family history, but i still won't know till 4 weeks before bubbas due...

good luck.