ndbfinal,
As a matter of fact when guys get their RAAF wings they have done more than enough training to get a PPL from CASA. Once they have completed their operational conversion, whatever the type they are posted to, they are then entitled to a CPL from CASA. One of the problems with the RAAF training and getting recognition from the civies is that the RAAF doesn't spell out exactly what they do in their training syllabus (to CASA) and therefore CASA won't sign off on things like IRTs etc or give guys an equivalent licence to the amount of training or their ability, straight away, but the training is actually extremely thorough and of a lot higher standard than that which you could pay for anywhere. You'll find that a guy who gets awarded his RAAF wings is well and truely capable of flying Commercially.
You will find that the guys from 33 & 34 SQN probably all have done their ATPL exams as well. So as for not being suitably qualified I believe you are off the mark. Also, the RAAF has operated numerous aircraft which are left on the civil register, eg. the Kingairs currently at 32SQN.
Hope that clears it up.
TW.