Originally Posted by
littl_flier
I've planned the intinerary at 20 segments as follows:
MEL-HKGx-JFK-........-LHR-HKG-DPS-NRT-PEK-SYD-.......

I cannot answer any of your questions, but it struck me that your itinerary doesn't appear to comply with the rule about transiting Asia twice:
4(e) Only one intercontinental departure and one intercontinental arrival permitted in each continent except
as follows:
1. Two permitted in North America. when one is a transfer without stopover.
2. Two permitted in Asia when one is a transfer without stopover or on direct single plane service
between the Southwest Pacific and Europe
(my emphasis)