Now that's something. Perpetual instrument ratings like the USA.
Hold on. That may make holding an IFR rating more common here like it is in the USA.
Yes. The resultant safety level in the USA appears to be as good or better but that's probably because US pilots are genetically more capable than Australian pilots. Or maybe it's because the weather is so much better there.
For the thick ones all of the above is tongue in cheek.
We should clearly harmonise with all overseas proven practices which save costs!
It was called the " Byron Directive" amongst other names . Totally ignored by the people responsible for its implementation .