$2300AUD is $1,738.35 USD as of today, for those who didn't know. Decent budget for sure. Mind you, from looking at one Australian gun shop site, you'll be able to buy the rifle and the scope for that much with no fuss. More money doesn't necessarily mean better.
Not knowing what's available in Australia puts a bit of a damper on my suggestions, but any commercial hunting rifle will do nicely. Do not discount buying used either. Isn't like buying a used car and it takes a lot of abuse to damage any modern hunting rifle. Go to your local gun shop and try a few on for size.
"...sub-moa accuracy..." Isn't necessary as hunting is your goal. Isn't really required for target shooting either. Great deal of accuracy is about the ammo used too.
"...every law has a penalty..." Only if you break that law.
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