How serious were you when they took your guns away?

Buy crypto and gold and find someone to bribe at the cargo ports. Look into if you and your wife can be made employees aboard a vessel. The US is Australia's #3 trading partner but be prepared to be stuck at sea for quite some time given the port backlog. Alternately, see if you can buy a vessel seaworthy enough to get to the Solomon Islands as Covid19 vaccinations are currently not required for entry. https://www.passporthealthglobal.com/ca/destination-advice/solomon-islands/