G'Day DH-8,
I am unaware of a a new flying school at YBAF... I know how you feel in regard to international students getting priority.. This is why I chose to fly with Darling Downs Aero Club in Toowoomba... they are out of CTA (yet nice and close to Oakey and Brisbane for when you need it). I have found that nothing is too much trouble, and you are treated on an individual basis, the same as everyone else.. no matter who you are or what you look like.
If you are keen for something similar near Brisbane.. from what I have heard, Redcliffe Aeroclub is the same.