The usually reliable Carter lost possession near the Wallabies try-line and on the counter attack, full-back Beale sprinted two-thirds of the field, running at an angle to stretch the New Zealand defence and touch down.
The boot of Cipriani took the visitors back in front but shortly before the break, Tom Arscott's dynamic attack gave his side a promising field position, and Jason Strange landed a penalty to give the hosts the 15-13 half-time lead.