Is it the ONLY way to apply chinese visa via CVASV? Or I can go to the Visa Section and apply?

If you hold originary passport, you have to submit your applications to the Chinese Visa Application Service Center. Although the consulate says that ordinary passport holders can still submit application to it if they can book an appointment with the consulate, in fact, it is almost impossible for applicants to book an appointment with the consulate.

Please submit application to CVASC. There is no advantages of the CVASC service. It costsA$ 128.5 in total per person ( A$ 90 for 6 months double-entry visa + A$ 38.5 for handling service of CVASC) .