Mongoose
All the overseas variance/acceptance information is in the link that I posted a couple of posts ago.
In Aus, there is a clearly defined difference between an endorsement and a rating. A rating requires a flight test at its completion (ie. instrument rating, instructor rating, night rating, etc). An endorsement does not. In Aus, CASA can do flight tests or an Authorised Testing Officer (ATO). ATO's have delegations to conduct certain types of flight tests. Eg. my ATO delegation only allows me to conduct instrument issues & renewals, night VFR tests and aircraft type endorsements. Other ATO's have the delgegation to conduct commercial flight tests, mustering endorsements, etc depending on what powers they have been given.
For the recognition of an overseas endorsement, CASA has to be satisfied that the aircraft type in question is already on the Australian register and that the applicant's level of training received overseas is equivalent to what CASA would require (ie. 5/3 hours dual instruction, etc).
Price of a B206??? I am not in Aus at present so I would be the last person to ask.