I am all for Supercars sticking with the shifter vice the paddles. Heck, I would like to see the H-pattern come back, but that is wishful thinking.
Who cares if the series does not align with other forms of motorsport. That is the alluring part of it - the uniqueness. Kind of like your whole country in general. An isolated continent that broke off from somewhere zillions of years ago. Subsequently evolution of many things and beings has now resulted so many unique things and beings that other parts of the world do not have, such as the Aboriginal ways, koalas, the duck-billed platypus, and Paul Morris. A zillion more years from now research will show that Supercars were amongst those isolated gems.
However, I just read today where you have opened up your borders for international travel for the first time in two years. Isolation is a fleeting goal. With that, sooner or later Supercars will more than likely cave to paddles. I'll continue enjoying this era while I can.
Bring on the start of the racing season.