A little way down the track I wonder if we will be discussing the situation where the RAA training regime seems to be working and perhaps GA instructors teaching up to PPL don't need to hold a CPL.
I recall a draft CASA reg some years ago along those lines.
Of course, the required standards for an instructor Gr 3 will still apply and I know that a little while ago CASA initiated action with the aim of significantly improving new Gr 3s. Seems to be a fairly high failure rate at the first test these days.
RAA instructors seem to be paid a little higher down around Melbourne, DarkSarcasm503, so a day's wages should easily cover the travel costs in your flash car.