Depends on the things you are after, you can buy Oz made items - sometimes though they are more expensive. DH and I are passionate about buying Australian Made where possible (I say 'where possible' as the laptop I type this response on was made in China!). I've found a lot of the wooden toys are great to buy locally, besides - they tend to last longer than that of plastic toys too.

I agree with Audax too FWIW.