QF's problem is that they bought the "domestic" A332 and "international" A333 to replace just one jet: the 767-300ER. The 767 served this niche fantastically: 767s fly 40min flights in Japan and 12-hour flights in the US. But the A330 wasn't designed for this role; with its larger wingspan and engines, it's designed to cruise on long-haul routes very efficiently. And it would've been a great jet for Qantas, except they fitted it with a domestic cabin.
The QF A332 cabin product is great for a little hop to Sydney, Brisbane, or Melbourne, but I shudder at the thought of a QF15 or QF51 service on what is essentially, a very big domestic aircraft.
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