Originally Posted by davistev
Also, do not assume you will be approved automatically for your ETA. I was recently denied an ETA and I had to go to the Australian Embassy for a quick interview. Here are the facts:
1) Bought ticket cash for same day departure to Australia from Indonesia on Garuda.
2) Travelling on British Passport
3) Denied ETA and Garuda refused to carry me. Because it was Indonesian election day, the Australian embassy was closed - had to delay my trip for 48 hours.
In the end it was no problem but I was worried for a sec as I am actually Australian but I was travelling on British Passport as my Australian Passport was with another Embassy getting a Visa processed.
Do not take it for granted.
Kremmen, thanks for pointing out that FAQ. Interesting stuff.
davistev - was the problem that your were trying to enter on a passport other than your Australian one? Australians are required by law to use their Australian passport to enter/leave Australia, regardless of any other passports held. Glad to hear it worked out, though.