No expemption to the .38 calibre law was granted to IPSC/Practical pistol competition shooters - these guns were the main targets of the new laws.

To the best of my knowledge exemptions were only granted for two target disciplines and licences (in Queensland at least) are able to be endorsed to and including .45 calibre for Handgun Silhouette and Western/Cowboy shooting competition. I do believe that a lot of .44Mag Desert Eagles are appearing on the Field Pistol (Silhouette) range.