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Time traveller
Look at joining both AA and QF programs. If you fly US-Australia often enough, you may be able to obtain top tier elite status on both programs. Try to catch the A380 flight rather than the 747 between Australia and the US. Premium economy on QF should be OK.
PE on Qantas is more than OK, but certainly not business class. I agree with joining both programs. With careful attention to allotting miles perhaps you can get the best of both programs. Also note the DEQM between ORD-LAX/SFO on AA through March I believe. Do a Plat challenge to quickly get access to all the lounges. Good luck and post your points strategy once you settle on it!