If Virgin can stay afloat long enough, the only solution to their long term viability is to be part of a solid opposition to QF.
However unpalatable this is for some , it may mean getting into bed with Ansett in some shape or form.
Whether it is the use of terminal space, reciprocal passenger feeding, tied res systems, partial sale etc.etc., this is the only real way to stop QF in its tracks.
Virgin needs a capital reorganisation to survive in Australia. Unless it gets it soon, the already slim operating margins will disappear. Without a partner and legitimate terminal access, it just can not survive.
Ansett would provide the practical means of keeping DJ going.