There seems to be a common assumption in this thread that a bare PPL permits you to fly in controlled airspace. That's not actually true, a PPL holder needs a Controlled Airspace Endorsement.
CAO 40.0:
http://casa.gov.au/wcmswr/_assets/ma...cao40/4000.pdf
3.2 The holder of a private pilot licence must not fly an aircraft as pilot in command in controlled airspace that is:
(a) a control area; or
(b) a control zone for which there is a radar service; or
(c) a control zone for which there is no radar service;
unless:
(e) the holder has received training in the aeronautical knowledge needed to
safely fly an aircraft in the kind of airspace concerned; and
(f) an authorised flight instructor, or CASA, is satisfied that the holder can
safely fly an aircraft in the kind of airspace concerned; and
(g) the instructor, or CASA, has made an entry to that effect in the holder’s
personal log book.
You do not need to be qualified to fly in controlled airspace to be issued a PPL. The VFR Day Syllabus requirements specify prior to the PPL flight test:
http://casa.gov.au/wcmswr/_assets/ma.../vfrasfull.pdf
3.6.1 Differentiate between the various classifications of airspace.
3.6.2 With respect to the terms listed in (a) to (g):
• explain each term and, if applicable.
- identify airspace boundaries on appropriate charts
- extract vertical limits of designated airspace from charts or ERS(A)
(a) flight information service FIR FIA OCTA
(b) air traffic control service CTA CTR controlled airspace
(c) radio "reports" and "broadcasts"
(d) VFR route and lanes of entry
(e) PRD areas
(f) CTAF(R) areas
(g) controlled aerodromes GAAP aerodromes.
3.6.3 Extract/apply permitted tracking tolerances for VFR aircraft to avoid controlled airspace.
The PPL requirement is to know the airspace types, identify them on charts and avoid controlled airspace - this is actually very similar to the RAA syllabus.
3.6.4 Know the requirements and procedures to be adopted when operating:
(a) in any class of airspace
is CPL level according to the VFR Day Syllabus
I know most PPL training is done to a higher level than the minimum and would usually include CTA endorsements, but if we are arguing about what the rules actually say...
So what is required to get a CTA endorsement, if you didn't do it in your PPL? From the Flight Crew Licensing Procedures manual
http://casa.gov.au/wcmswr/_assets/ma...l/010r0401.pdf
PPL holders are not required to pass a flight test for the issue of a CTA endorsement.
They only need to satisfy a Grade 1 or 2 Instructor that they can safely fly an aircraft in the kind of airspace concerned. The instructor then certifies the pilots’ logbooks using the following recommended wording:
XY Jones has been instructed and found competent to fly an aircraft as pilot in command in controlled airspace in {the relevant class or classes of airspace as per CAO 40.0}.
AB Smith (ARN {nnnnnn})
7 June 1995.
Again it is the minimum set by CASA and many instructors would set the bar higher, but the minimum standard is not particularly stringent. It is interesting that it explicitly notes that a flight test is not required.
As for finding IFR waypoints etc. I wouldn't expect a VFR aircraft to be cleared to an IFR waypoint in CTA unless you actually nominated it on your flight plan - in which case you might reasonably be given what you asked for. You are still supposed to be navigating by visual reference to the ground.
It is possible I suppose that you might be asked to track a VOR radial or something if you nominate VOR equipment on your flight plan, but you are only supposed to do that if you are qualified to navigate using it as sole means of navigation - which again is not required for PPL level or a CTA endorsement.