If I purchase an American Iphone4 will my Australian simcard work in it?

I have wanted one of these and a Macbook Pro/air for so long, but they cost too much here at home, but for me to get these when I go to Florida 3wks before Christmas would be one of the greatest things for me!! If any can find this out for me? Thankyou so much,
                                                                                                                                                          Cheers

I would strongly recommend to buy "Factory Unlocked" iPhone if you intend to use one that works with Australian SIM card (or with any GSM carrier around the world). As "wjosten" mentioned, Apple sell "unlocked" phones on the website ( I don't know about retail stores). Here are a few options for you.
1)   You are planning a trip to Florida. I assume, you know someone (a friend or a relative) in States. If you do, and he/she happens to be a U.S. citizen or a resident permit holder with Social Security and a credit/debit card issued from a U.S. bank, you can ask him/her to order one "unlocked iPhone 4S" online from U.S. website
(http://www.store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_iphone/family/iphone/iphone4s?) [Chose "or get iPhone unlocked & contract free) & get it delivered to his/her address. Once you are in States (Florida), you can secure the possession of your phone.
2)  Apple also sell "Factory Unlocked" phones in Hong Kong and Singapore. The price is also more or less similar to the price in U.S. If you know somebody who is coming from these countries or you plan a vacation in one of these countries, you can get one from there. 

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