Bit of an odd query. Trying to optimise my status earn with DSC and PC. MEL-CBR-SYD is within the 600-mile threshold, and theoretically if flights are taken the same day they would cost the same as a direct flight (19.3k plus tax), while gaining 72 SC on J, but while I am able to get availability for the individual legs (MEL-CBR, CBR-SYD) and those flights being spaced beyond the MCT for Dom-Dom, I cannot book them from the basic search, and multi-city search prices them at double the points cost.
Anyone tried doing this? Is this against any rules, can I force my way through the call center for them to assist?