To get Status you need maximise QF SC's (or the equivalent with AA). As you seem to have booked the ticket this may be too late.

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Oneworld Explorer Itinerary Validator

One big advantage of the QFF to Oz residents is the availability to put points from Oz issued credit card to the QFF.

If your future travels are in Australia or from Australia QF is likely to best program, even if with the 2005 changes, especially if you put credit card points to QFF