They have already mentioned that they will be replacing items that wont be put in game, such as the banner. I haven't heard what they are replacing the banner with but they have confirmed that they haven't forgotten that promise. Not sure whats going on with some of the other items (such as the Legion of the Damned skin) since the rogue trader is down until release though. I have many items purchased that don't appear to be in the game yet (ork cage squid helmet) and I can only assume that they will appear post launch or at launch. As far as Australia goes, don't they always get screwed with prices on video games? http://www.kotaku.com.au/2010/11/why-do-videogames-cost-so-much/
80 'stralia dollahs is about 60 US dollars, so AUS price is closer to EU price. I don't know if in AUS they got something like VAT for EU, but if they do, well, price sounds about right in that case.
AUS have absurd prices for games. the average EC price at release will be around 60$ the 40$ we have now is with a discount. (but probally at release the game will have a "steam release "discount)
So are all the preorder items the ones listed as LP? I am so confused.....Where are the items that came with my founders pledge?