FOR the second time in a year, Australian travellers have been promised free entry to Bali, only to be denied the exemption at the last minute. 
This month, Indonesian Maritime Co-ordinating Minister Rizal Ramli announced Australia would be included on a list of countries to qualify for the fee waiver from   October 1.
India, Taiwan and Vatican City were also named, joining other exempted countries, such as New Zealand, Russia, China, the US and the UK.
But days before the exemption was due to take effect, the Indonesian embassy in Canberra confirmed it had received no presidential orders for the change of regulation.
While Indonesia charges Australians $50 to enter the country, Australia demands $135 for a tourist visa.Indonesia made a similar promise in   November, only to leave Australia off the visa-free arrival list rolled out in   June.