Truss20 I understand what your are saying, however there are many things that you can take from the commenst on this site. For example, if you want to fly with Cathay, do not bank on moving back to Australia. The company is based in Hong Kong, the company will always be based in Hong Kong, expected to live there for your entire career if you intend on staying with them.
However if you are planning on using Cathay as a means to get a licence and then after your 6 years, leave, then i would suggest that maybe your priorities are not in the right place. Cathay is not a stepping stone airline!
just something to think about.