In the weeks prior to closure Ansett was losing more than AUD$1million per day. All associated subsidiaries went under with them. Plenty of info on Dunnunda.
Consequence of this is that in Oz and NZ total number of pilots looking for employment with CPL and higher is in the region of 6,000. Approximately half of these have TT >5000 with PIC >3500. QANTAS are giving preference to displaced Ansett drivers (and QANTAS subsidiaries to displaced Ansett subsidiary drivers) for recruitment. This may puts the cadet scheme on hold. Virgin recruit direct entry 737 Captains and F/O's but believe you must have 73 endorsement.
Things are a bit bleak around this part of the world at the moment, and probably will be for some time. However, would suggest you keep a close eye on the PPRuNe forums and see how things pan out.
And yep - JAA not worth anything in this part of the world.
Good luck in your endeavours.