The recently revamped QF lights policy originally did not require the wing lights to be on unless entering/crossing a runway. I believe this element was based on FAA/Eurocontrol/AsA recommendations.
It was then revised to require the wing lights be on at all times during taxi to 10,000ft and vice versa. Apparently this was after many comments about excessive swithcing required during taxi. This revision moved away from the "Worlds Best Practice".
I agree with Keg, if this is a problem for others please put it in writing in the form of ASIR/REPCON and perhaps some external pressure can be placed on QF to change it.