Yeah NSW only when you're on your red P's you must pass the test in manual to drive a manual. Obviously you can drive auto as well.
I think it makes sense because if you pass the test in an auto and you get your red p's, you jump straight into a manual without knowing how to use it, as well as not having any road sense. As soon as you pass your green p's after a year on the roads, you can then drive a manual car.