Hi, the Australian flight crew Licencing system has undergone some radical changes over the past couple of years. This has resulted in a great deal of confusion in both industry and the regulator CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority). Most of the information you'll gain from here will be well meaning, but not always correct. I would suggest you email CASA directly with your questions and they should supply a written response. When you arrive in Australia provide whoever you choose to do your EASA to CASA conversion so they understand what CASA need completed. Probably a good idea to have them verify with CASA that their advice is still valid when you get here, things change continuously.
The email address for CASA Pilot Licencing department is:
[email protected]