What you can do is compare Australia to the U.S
You say we seem private & all we seem to do is shop. That
tells me that you do have ideas. What products, or services do
you have in Australia  we might be able to benefit from? What
activities do you guys engage in there for fun other than
shopping? The nice thing 
about America is that we are open to new ideas as far as
business is
concerned. One thing to know is that we love to be pampered,
and anything that makes life easier will be a success. I heard
the Starbucks Coffee idea was taken from Italy....or some
place like that. The people that came up with the baby pouch
that you strap on
got the idea from Africa. The African women carry their
children like that. So, there are many clever ideas to be
taken from other countries. As for your clothing? sell it
online. If its beach wear, or tribal art designs, people will
buy.....start online.