Who works up the front now? I would have thought nothing would change. From what I have heard this will only affect the number of First Class F/A's as QF are only removing First class from some 747-400's, not all, and will just be upgrading the standard of Business class on those flights these particular A/C operate. Many airlines have done this, remove F class on those routes where it is unprofitable and replace it with a better J class. I think it will be a great product and a very sensible move.
BusinessFirst, ah where have I heard that before, Continental, Ansett. Didn't Ansett have to rename their BusinessFirst product after it was discovered Continental had already claimed that name? Just a thought.