Concerning Rotary Wing RW MCC / ATPL. In the legislation there is no distinction between RW and FW as Part 61 refers to generic simulation to conduct HF and NTS. The platform to conduct the simulation has to be an approved flight training device by CASA. There are only 3 in existence apart from the Level D Full Flight Simulators operated by the Airlines Boeing and Ansett. CASA have no come to grips with Simulation under Part 60. The RW ATPL flight test can be done on the aircraft type a pilot is rated on. Cost is outrageous? Depends! What is the cost of the simulator, the Instructors and infrastructure to conduct MCC? CASA made the rules.
See Hansard dated 28th May Senate Enquiry and cross examination of Skidmore and Crothswaite (licencing) by Senators Xenephon and Sterle re MCC and costs!! Pages 1-16. It is an eye opener