Hi Gill,
Oh my, you're very astute! Yes I was born in '64 - a vintage year I like to think!
I don't actually turn 45 until January 2009, but yes, I am getting close to the wire, so to speak. My skills assessment application should go in early in the new year. If successful, I intend to submit the visa application in April, by which time I will have the necessary work experience to claim the extra MODL points I so desperately need.
It is because of this tight timescale that I was concerned abouts this agent's comments. Judging by the info on the Austimeline site, I don't think there will be too much to worry about - fingers crossed.
Cheers,
Tom