Sorry for being so tardy in replying, I've been a bit short on time the last couple of days.

Thanks to everyone for their input and suggestions on this; there's some interesting songs in this thread.

One of the things that made me curious as to these songs was on what basis they might (or not) survive. They are in a strange place culturally as where do they fit in with Australia's own identity. Would songs about escaping from Australia be at odds with the way Australians see themselves now? After all, it's no longer a penal colony and a 'bad' place to be.

Thanks again.