Hi Guys,
We recently contacted the department first time via email in 7 months and this the reply which we got I am pasting below for you guys to have an idea.
"Thank you for contacting the department.
I will take this opportunity of correspondence to confirm that processing
time for all partner applications is 9 to 12 months. The time taken can
vary from case to case.
You will be contacted by a case officer in coming months for interviews and
further assessment, however a two months time frame does not seem
plausible.
I trust the above is of assistance.
Yours Sincerely"
... Last resort is to wait ...