I haven't read many of these posts. I always was a bit of a peruser. I know I will get people saying "piss off you silly old git and retire gracefully" but about 4 months ago - out of interest/curiosity - I did the entrance tests on line for acceptance as an "experienced ATC intake" starter and I (just - apparently) failed.
My background:
10 years ASSY including APP and Tower Check controller (including YSBK, YSCN and YSTW)
8 years YSCB TWR and APP
2 years YBBN TWR and APP
5 years OMDB TWR and APP
4 years VHHH (KAI TAK) TWR and APP
16 years VHHH (CHEK LAP KOK) APP and TWR
Extensive OJTI and supervising
It seems to me that it's more important for a bunch of clerks that come up with a whole bunch of irrelevant tests to define where Australia's future controllers come from than tests that take into account a cross section of capabilities...including EXPERIENCE. After all it was a test for "experienced" Controllers.