The F-111C performed the maritime patrol and long distance strike role for the RAAF, and in terms of payload and range would have been much better replaced by the F-15E Strike Eagle than either the F/A-18E or the F-35A.
I agree, Oz should stay with the F15. The F35 was built i think just so the chinese will copy it down to the last rivet, and they will believe its the best....
Jokes on them.