Got a chance to taste three different pies with an Aussie friend of mine. I spent a month in Australia with her a few years ago, and we were both had the craving. Each was more delicious than the last! .. but Aussie pies they were not. Close, but no cigar.
They're similar, and very tasty, and they satisfy the craving.. but it's not the first time I've heard "you just can't make them the same here". Something about the water perhaps. The particular brands or ingredients used. The change of taste in livestock from one continent to the next.. All factors that take this from 'just like home' to a near miss.
All the same, the service was quick and friendly (non-Australia, but we won't hold them to that). The space itself is small, but it's not trying to be a restaurant and there is some seating along the window, and was clean. And most importantly, the food was delectable and fresh.