So are the external hires getting Australian based 737 positions or ATR and second officer places?
Mostly ATR/VANZ/777 SO jobs but also some 737 FO positions.
Keep in mind that ATR pilots who stayed on ATRs and passed up on SO/NZ 737 positions to wait for Aus 737 FO jobs will still be climbing the seniority list and have access to their preferred 737 base and 737 command in accordance with the Global Date of Joining list.