The aussies seem to have adopted a similar system in terms of the naming of sections of airlaw on a par with the FAA system ie part 141 for FTOs etc etc but have now seemingly rejected the adoption of either the FAA or JAA system as their domestic legal framework and legislation differs significantly from both.
Their licence was in the past an ICAO licence but the 'differences' notified to ICAO meant that the Aussie licence was not being recognised in other territories. (As I found to my cost) The Aussies have made proposals to goverment to change their system and have already started by changing the structure of their professional exams and qualifications.
This could mean 'interesting' times for anyone hoping to convert their Aussie PPL/CPL after taking advantage of the lower training costs down under. The Aussies now want a fully ICAO equivalent licence adhering more closely to ICAO SARPs and therfore finding greater acceptance such as FAA/JAA.
And there were my Aussies mates ready to hop on over to Europe with their new shiny JAA licences and 2000hrs! Phew!
If anyone needs to check before they go.......
www.casa.gov.au
Foreign PPLs/CPLs are gonna get better recognition in Aus too.
Ps The CAA made £2.26 on each question in VFR/IFR comms, combined they took me less than 25mins, £104 for 25 mins 'work' not bad if you can get it!!!!! Beats being a BA Captain!!
Too right on the less power too wield back at CAA Towers.
Over and out.