Don't forget B2N2, one of the so called 'usual suspects' in Florida, advertise on their website that about 50% of the training is done in southern Europe (CPL/ME/IR/MCC). I don't think this is a Florida issue, its a training industry issue devoid of essential financial Regulation.
It does seem, based on the replies so far, there would NOT be support from ATO's in general to lobby the Regulators for a change, unless of course, the people in charge of ATO's don't follow this forum very much or indeed would like to keep it "as is".
Maybe a long shot, or even a crazy idea when I started this thread, but worth a try......at least 5,000 plus people have viewed, hopefully mostly potential new students pondering their options!