You may want to get up on the net and check out New Zealand. I hear their immigration requirements are not as stringent as Australia. But don't feel alone. Australia is restrictive, even for U.S. pilots. You need more flight time for an employer to look at you, though, unless you get into instruction. That's just a general rule.
[This message has been edited by Geewhiz (edited 13 March 2000).]