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Sure it's not strickly an aussie custom, but then it does no harm, and all kids love dressing up and playing monsters, witches, demons, zombie, vampires and the like.
Heck I've been going to Hallowene parties (at square dancing) since the mid 1970s .... halls decked out in pretend cobwebs, coffins, black stuff and black lights , and the callers and dancers often going to great efforts to dress the part even with costumes and goulish makeup on. Great fun is always had by all , and it's a very family orientated night.
I think it's a bit much teenagers and kids who are older than 9 or 10 asking for lollies at the door , but little kids I have no problems with doing this.
If I still had little kiddies , I'd be happy for them do this , so long my wife or I were nearby and could keep an eye on them and they only visited houses of people who we knew and never crossed the freshhold.
I'd probably raid their booty bags while they were asleep or at school too ....
Anything that brings a community local closer together (and the kids are usually the vector for this in my experience) is a good thing.
I'd rather the kids know my wife and I and be on friendly terms with them and their parents , than be a stranger. I like the sounds of kids having fun and playing.
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