AUSTRALIA Can anyone throw any light on the broad dynamics of air fares between Australia and Hong Kong?

It helps to shop around, and break up a flight. I needed to get from Singapore to Sydney which directly cost a bomb. I managed to juggle a few things around and ended up flying from Singapore to Kuala Lumpar (Malaysia), KL to Gold Coast (Australia) and Gold Coast to Sydney for a whole lot cheaper than what the direct flight would have cost. Check out budget airlines, and try combing two airlines to cater for your trip.