Capt Fathom,
It does not appear you read my post.
For those starting out, and considering Where one can do an IFR,
Where you do your training does matter and Australia simply does not have the same differences in air masses or the same extreme range of temperatures that result in some places like Halifax N.S.
Just as you had an "eye opener" when you went south of the Gold Coast, your eyes would open a little wider after another learning experience in Canada.