Yes I sympathize with you.
Why have a Command Instrument rating at all? A person can either fly on instruments and pass the test or they cant. Why the command thing??
I am well aware of the Australians abilty to complicate things and I think a bit more "KIS" is still needed there.
The basics are still very important as it is a must for a candidate to be able to perform without the aid of automatics, even in this day and age.