For a while we saw Qantas ordering lots of new fuel efficient 787 aircraft well suited for long sectors, etc. A stark contrast in never taking up the opportunities to buy 777's but instead buying (cheap) A330's which never suited QF requirements.
Now the scene is set, the shining light Jetstar will get the 787's, leaving the Red (Internationbal) part of Qantas to struggle further into oblivion with inefficient large and not so large Airbus equipment to service less and less routes.
Meanwhile many airlines, including direct competitors, will see their 787 deliveries advanced thanks to Qantas, and run away with the prize.
QF have preserved many 787 options though, but let's see if they're taken up by whoever becomes the new Jetstar owner.