Not surprised there's confusion. Even ASA doesn't understand that there's a difference. From the AIP:
AIP ENR 14.2 Selection of Landing Direction
The pilot in command must ensure that the nominated runway or direction is operationally suitable. If the nominated runway or direction is not suitable then ATC must be advised using the phrase “REQUIRE RUNWAY (number)”. Such a request will not result in loss of priority provided it is made:
a. before reaching 80NM (120NM for jets) from a capital city aero-drome (including Essendon) or 30NM from other controlled aerodromes, for arriving aircraft wholly within controlled air-space; or
b. on first contact with ATC for arriving aircraft entering controlled airspace within the distance specified above or a control area step or a control zone. The decision to land rests solely with the pilot in command.