and for the moment demand for experienced pilots has firmly shifted to Australia
Don't believe all you may hear or read. It is a myth often propogated by flying schools in order to get students. There has never been a shortage of experienced general aviation pilots in Australia and I am sure there never will be. Many of these pilots have between 2000 and 5000 hours and have applications to all the regional and major airlines. These operators can afford to pick and choose their candidates since there will aways be a surfeit of applications. A different story in Asia it seems.