I got the same email and mine had already started, in anticipation of my ADL/BNE on Monday night (heading BNE/ADL on VA Monday AM). Now let's see what happens with the COVID case in Brisbane (not in quarantine) - I'm in the northern suburbs and thankfully didn't go anywhere near him...
"Thank you for participating in the
Qantas Status Fast Track, where you have the opportunity to be upgraded to Gold when you earn 100 Status Credits*.
We know you have previously nominated a start date (edit: in my case i was 8 March), however, following border restrictions earlier this year, we have given you more time to earn the required 100 Status Credits. We have automatically activated your Status Fast Track, which means any flights you take or have taken between
4 March through to 30 June 2021 will help you qualify.
For a limited time we've made this even easier with double Status Credits on eligible Qantas operated flights across Australia^. Simply
register and book an eligible flight before 30 March 2021.
As a Qantas Status Fast Track participant you'll also enjoy access to our
Qantas Club lounges when you fly with us until 30 June 2021. To access the Qantas Club, please make sure your Frequent Flyer number is in your booking, and simply present your boarding pass or digital Qantas Club card available on the Qantas App upon entry.
Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you onboard.
The Qantas Frequent Flyer Team"
Hmm, makes me thing that the DSC will count towards the 100 SC's - yeah baby if that's the case, as I have PER & CBR trips to book and fly in April, then MEL & SYD in May, nice to split between the two carriers to ensure best of both worlds.