Quote from Ms Jackson cut from a Qantas press release:
"For example, most Australians probably do not realise that Qantas can only operate 28 passenger services per week between Australia and the UK. However, Emirates currently operates over 90 services per week between Dubai and the UK, giving it far greater opportunity to link the Australian and UK markets over its Dubai hub. Viewed in this light, Emirates' request to secure rights for 84 services per week between Australia and Dubai - double the number currently operated - is not only extravagant, but flies in the face of fair competition."
Perhaps this may put into perspective why Qantas wants to prevent Emirates from getting carte blanche access to the Aussie market.
I don't think anyone wants more than just a level playing field.