Hi Steampunked I am also in Australia and yes all lampworking stuff is very expensive hear if you can get it, I have just got some great bead marvers from Devardi glass they have fantastic customer service and there products are a bit cheaper since you are just starting out I would recommend not spending a lot until you get the hang of using them.
I also bought graphite plates and rods from china off Aliexpress / Aliebaba just look up graphite. they were very cheap. From them I made some of my own tools pokes and marvering paddles ect.
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