I often talk to people here who are furious because items have been confiscated that are readily available in Filo shops around Sydney.
In some cases its a bit laughable (Coca Cola in glass bottles etc), but much of the Filipino products you get here are not the same as back home. Prime examples are things like Magnolia Icecream, Boy Bawangs and Clover Chips.
All look (and taste) identical to back home, but all are made differently for our market. This is also the reason why sometimes it is hard to source.
Its annoying for people, but this is the reasoning behind it should it happen to anyone here.
Aussie government is a weird one. One minute they ban fish with heads, then they forget it.
Last year we had all Pure Foods banned, along with Efficascent Oil, Ding Dongs and other items.
All have now managed to return, while they have banned Barrio Fiesta.
Hate to tell anyone thinking of coming to this country. It is annoying from the moment you land, and only gets worse the longer you stay here. :-(