This is an excellent, well overdue step for Aus. industry.
The jist of FAA guidance and control seems quite appropriate (although I can't open the link to read the detail). If the crux of it is that the operations will be conducted IAW with all of the existing rules for night VFR ops then the goggles will enhance safety. When combined with white light , the NVGs are an excellent aid for getting into and out of unprepared pads, in addition to many other chores.
NVGs are a FLYING aid however; they are next to useless for searching.
Gibbo