does it come with a rod

Sorry , arm rod is not available with 14" tommy puppet peach but arm rod is available with 25" Tommy Puppet peach.

Are there any videos of Tommy Peach puppet being used?

You can check on you tube.

Can you stick your hand in the puppet for you to use it like a hand puppet

Yes

Can You Take Off Tommy's Shoes?

No

Do you mail to Australia? If so could you pls advise how much it will cost?

Yes we can ship world wide. Shipping cost depands on your address. You can check online regrding shipping cost.

Can you put your hand in it to make its mouth move

This 14 inch glove style Tommy puppet has a movable mouth and hands! Perfect puppet for any children related puppet show, skit, or just simply for fun. Its a glove puppet. Yes you can put hand from back move mouth and hands.

Were can you get a rod for this puppet?

click on the link given below for rod

https://www.puppethut.com/products/sp-rod?variant=2571419648036

Is it good for beginers

Yes this is a great choice for begginers.