What can I say? There is so much misinformation out there, it clouds the issue and detracts from getting the right information to the operators. Let me say this, NVG operations in the Australian civil aviation arena are in the nascent and formative stage. In 10 years, this will be routine and an accepted part of a prospeoctive commercial rotary wing course, gaining an NVG endorsement.
Unfortunately, there has been roadblocks to implementation that have taken significant levels of work to overcome. How do I know? Let's just say I understand how this stuff works. Training, NVG flight, regulation, use in operations/rescue/tactical environment...
I'd provide more info, but this forum is regarded as a higher level source of information in some circles than legislation or directives, so I'll leave it there.