In Reply to: Yep think he was just grumpy because posted by TnT on Tuesday, 8. May 2012 at 13:27 Bali Time:
You claim the GST, not the duty. There is a difference, so maybe he was being pedantic and grumpy. Technically you could have to pay duty again on import.
At Perth airport there is a counter that never seems to be very busy, and it is quick and simple to do.