Calling around to several Sydney camera dealers today, Georges in the Sydney CBD has confirmed they will have at least one EOS 5D Mark II in store this weekend, with another 6 early next week. Unfortunately these units are already allocated, asking the question "If I was to order today when could I expect my 5D Mark II?" The answer was January at the earliest, this indicates a very large pre-order list.

This news from Georges backs up the following thread on DPReview stating that stock should start shipping from Canon Australia to dealers today (26 November 2008)