I received an email from Amazon today. Amazon have a new initiative called "Amazon Global". So, they can now send some items that were restricted to US delivery to AU.
For example, Lego …
LEGO Star Wars AT-RT 75002 $16.14… In AU, the usual price for this is about $40
They still charge shipping, however, even if you're over their free-shipping trigger point.
How to find products that qualify for Global initiative
https://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?docId=1001387731&pf_r…
Good news! And just in time for xmas …
It's been there for at least 2 years