That's all good and well LeadSled, BUT, whether you like it or not, they're not the rules employed here in Australia.
I don't nessecarily disagree that we have some silly procedures here that probably don't comply with ICAO, but they are the rules and procedures under which we must operate. Why? Because when there's an incident or accident and you're answering the questions in that court room of "Why did you not comply with the procedures as set out in AIP?", with "Because I think ICAO is much better", I don't think it's going to get you anything other than the blame.
morno