Pinky,
It just reflects the attitudes in GA in Australia, in part a result of the atmosphere generated by CASA. But only in part, there has long been a very unhealthy atmosphere around aviation in Australia, unlike every other country, in which I have flown.
In particular, the differences in attitude between AU and US/NZ/CA could not be a more stark contrast.
Could this have something to do with the reasonably healthy state of GA in US/NZ/CA versus the serious malaise in AU.
Tootle pip!!