I am Australian too, and share your discombobulation. That said, I lived in Toronto for a while, many years ago, and enjoyed the “Aussie Chips” they served at

I am Australian too, and share your discombobulation. That said, I lived in Toronto for a while, many years ago, and enjoyed the “Aussie Chips” they served at some pubs - despite never having had chips with cheese on them in Australia.