Hello MikeFly,

Good for you that you found an agent that would accomodate your request for the SYD-HKG flight. I guess it proves that, since the extreem complexity of the OWE rules inconsistently creates room for multiple versions of interpretation, in order to cope with it the best solution is to find an agent that is most fitting for your itinerary.

Anyway, regarding MCT, you should be able to book the flight with the 113 minute connection if you declare the connection is at your own risk. Worst case, if you miss that flight, you can take the same flight the next day at no penalty, since your OWE is date changeable. The only situation that I will be sensitive about MCT is when I am flying with a restricted ticket that doesn't allow date changes, or when there are no alternative flights at reasonable proximity. For example, if you miss your PPT-SYD QF flight on Monday, your next flight is next week!