Keep in mind that EK's long term approach to Australia is the same as its plans for Germany and the US. That is to fly into every major hub / city direct from Dubai (non stop and in the case of Australia both non stop and from the 4 largest cities in S.E. Asia (SIN, BKK, KUL & HKG). I dint know much about aviation in Australia but it seems to me EK would be better off either doing nothing (they already fly to every major city in Australia) or if there is a smaller domestic airline they could tie in with (like AS / Jet Blue). I can't see EK sharing their already profitable business from Europe / Asia to Australia w QF. What's in it for them?