It's very interesting, being outside Australia, reading this thread. I am not sure the continual bad news from the Australian press, is helping.
Europe, the Middle East and the United States are open for travel, and have been, for the vaccinated, for a few months now. Demand for travel is there, where quarentine restrictions are not in place. Pax loads are good, and onwards booking remain strong.
Even with travel, countries are still able to manage covid cases, deaths haven't increased dramatically, and life is getting back towards normal.
For everyones sake, I hope QF get back on the road soon. For everyone's sake, I hope States start to work collectively again, rather than as independent tyrants.