having to use jetstar to fly to tasmania every 3 weeks at present and having problems with carry on luggage as it normally gets taken by the FA to about 5 rows down as other passen

having to use jetstar to fly to tasmania every 3 weeks at present and having problems with carry on luggage as it normally gets taken by the FA to about 5 rows down as other passengers have taken your overhead locker space. i usually sit in row 1 and use the Qantas club lounge prior to boarding which means Iam one of the last to board.can anyone help or make a suggestion

I feel your pain.

Fly Virgin or board earlier. 

I'd try boarding earlier or try using Qantaslink.

Welcome to Jetstar. Leave the lounge in enough time to get you to the gate at commencement of boarding.  I fly Jetstar reguarly and note that ABC side has the first 2 locker spaces unavailable for cabin safety equipment, so recommend you try DEF side which normally has first lockers down when boarding to reserve them for passengers sitting in first rows. Hope this suggestion helps....

Thanks guys you don't realise how good Qantas is till you try Jetstar

I only ever fly with QF or VA. Did JQ once and never again. 

Welcome to JQ. Board earlier.