In fact QF are still flying the MEL OOL and i'm pretty sure that with all the start up routes QF will be flying (apart from one or two), me thinks dont hold your breath for QF to stay on these routes long term.
those pax whose need to be transferred of the QF to JQ cant travel on the QF flight but if the flight does not suit they can go via SYD. I also know of pax who have had a refund paid for hte difference between the QF and JQ pricing