Australian Vodka is traditionally drunk mixed. As far as Australian drinking goes, vodka is a recent addition to the stable of beverages, only becoming popular in the '50s. In the traditional vodka-drinking countries, in Eastern Europe and Scandinavia, however, it is usually drunk straight.
Often, the vodka is drunk well-chilled. Unless your freezer is exceptionally cold, you can keep a bottle of vodka in it, and it won't freeze. The vodka will become thick and syrupy. Drink it in small glasses. If you become a real fan of icy vodka, use small glasses with a stem so your hands don't warm the vodka up. Chill the glasses, too.

Vodka can also be drunk with meals or as an accompaniment to snacks. Room-temperature is ideal for vodka. Some nice snacks might be pickles, sausages, caviar, salted or pickled fish on rye bread. Australian Vodka will go well with strong or greasy food that would overpower a lot of wines.

Overall Vodka was popularised in the U.S.A. Smirnoff in the '50s through astute marketing. What was once drunk mostly by East European immigrants become one of the mixers of choice. The popularity of vodka grew, and many new brands appeared in the U.S.A.. The new Western vodka-drinking culture was very different to the older North-East European tradition, and a different style of vodka supplied its materials. This is probably your exposure to vodka. You might wish to explore some of the richness and variety present in the world of vodka and seek out and try some of the many Polish brands available, or you might prefer to chase (or enjoy, if you've found it) the perfect cocktail.