In Reply to: why? posted by anada on Tuesday, 18. August 2009 at 12:49 Bali Time:
No guarantee visa will be approved either.
If knocked back application fee is also forfeited.
Even if the visa is granted, immigration also has the right to refuse entry on arrival for various reasons.
As I understand it all must apply in basically the same way.
Further info:
http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/tourist/visa-options.htm