The most annoying thing for ME is the dreadfully poor reporting on this Down Under. (The cynic in me says thats probably intentional) Not one article Ive seen here even mentions the ESTA...which of course the vast majority of Australians can use... It appears the media is trying to imply that EVERYONE will be paying this fee. Hate on the new fee by all means (although Australia really can't talk when it comes to visa fees...lol Ours just went up again on 1 July. AUD$670 for a Working Holiday Visa, $2000 for a Student Visa etc) but report HONESTLY and FULLY!