It's not a random question because many of us are in the same position. COVID killed off many careers. Both my B737 and A320 ratings under Part 61 have expired according to the CASA site. I don't fancy the idea of making a printout for a job application in AU if it shows my ratings have expired.
I know from recent experience in some countries a complete type rating is required if the rating hasn't been renewed beyond two years from the last OPC. Therefore, I think URC asked a very worthwhile question about an IPC check in Australia.