For the record to clarify an earlier post.
Qantas crew have a history in busting minimas to land due low fuel.
Just two QF examples can be found here.
http://www.atsb.gov.au/newsroom/2005...e/2005_24.aspx
http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/...200605473.aspx
This incident can just be added to the list.
I still applaud the crews for getting the aircraft down safe in all incidents.