I see your point ersa, but I think it's just a matter of time before the EASA makes a determination for all third party states that makes it easier for pilots to move to and work in the EU. It's called globalisation.
CASA has done it for overseas ATPL recognition in Australia, so 'burying the hatchet' is possible.
With an ATPL ground school course in the UK costing over $4000 AU, and taking at least 250 hours of study, I think I might wait this one out.
Could be a while though
. Time to go flying...