Folks,
As I have quoted time and again, the words of a former very senior CASA lawyer:
"Aviation law is for lawyers and judges, for the safe conviction of pilots and engineers".
Thus, the Civil Aviation Act 1988 and Regulations in Australia are intended to fulfill an entirely different purpose than the US/NZ/CA/UK legislation, ICAO Annex's/Docs., which are for the use of and by aircrew and maintenance perX., and others in the business.
Rather straightforward, really!!
Tootle pip!!
PS: That is a direct quote in my presence, not some second hand urban myth.