iPads still are not an answer for this dilemma tho, as paper copies must still be carried
Wrong wrong wrong. Talk to CASA and read CAR233. If you fly under an AOC, CAO 82.0 Appendix9 + CAAP233. There's a whole another thread somewhere about this.
Summary: Yes you can use iPads, some people need a backup iPad (or paper) and you need to read the legislation.