In Reply to: Just got this email from my son in Bali posted by Stormbringer on Monday, 30. November 2009 at 14:59 Bali Time:
but cannot work on a tourist (holiday)visa.
Could try visa below (now available to Indonesians) but has more requirements etc.
Work and Holiday visa (Subclass 462)
"The Work and Holiday visa is for tertiary educated* people aged 18 to 30 who want to travel and work for up to 12 months in Australia. This visa allows you to supplement the cost of your holiday through periods of temporary or casual employment. Most countries under this visa program have a limit on the number of Work and Holiday visas issued per year.
It is not possible to qualify for an additional Work and Holiday visa by working in regional Australia. This option is only available under the Working Holiday visa"
http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/working-holiday/462
Applying for a Work & Holiday Visa for Australia
http://www.indonesia.embassy.gov.au/jakt/Checklist_WHol.html