Three Bars - You've hit the nail on the head with your post.
As far as stopping QF management from using their Jet Connect operation against pilots on Australian salaries, the only way that I can think of (without resorting to illegal strikes) is to persue QF in court for illegal transmission of business. If memory serves me correctly a call centre in Tasmania successfully did this to prevent their jobs going offshore.
Any other ideas would be very welcome.
GB