yep certainly does require an endorsement in Oz.

"Peter Duniho" wrote in message
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"John Harper" wrote in message
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Assuming you're in the US, there's no such thing as an aerobatic
endorsement.

Assuming the origin of his post is any indication, he's from Australia.
Maybe they do have an aerobatic endorsement?