Colective bias, in answer to your question - I have worked in Europe and Ausralaia so may be able to offer an opinion.
European CPL(H) training and licensing seems to be more thorough than down here. The average hour requirement for CPL(H) is at least 200 hours. It also contains what are regarded to be 'add ons' here, such as sling load and NVFR ratings and basic IF skills.
As regards work opportunity, it is as cylical as anywhere, but I belive that there are far less unemployed CPL(H) holders in Europe than here.
Whilst I do not agree with all of your suggestions, I do recognise that there is a problem that needs attending to.
Less BS from training schools to prospective students would be a start and better/longer CPL(H)training would improve employment prospects.