All airlines around the globe will put out the same old scare tactics to protect their turf....QF is no different to the rest in that regard.
Given QF have often stated they could not make a go of SIN to CDG with only 3 weekly frequencies,but wanted daily, then the Aust Government should let SQ have 3 flights a week SYD to LAX, increasing to daily when the Singapore Govt can negotiate with France and provide QF with daily rights SIN-CDG!
I have no problem with our Government granting more traffic rights, provided there are equivalent rights granted to Australia.