I will share our timeline, as it has helped seeing the others posted.
457 direct entry, No MA
Nomination submitted - March 20, 2014
Approved - June 20, 2014
Visa Application submitted - June 7, 2014
Medical, police clearances and all docs uploaded.
Visa Granted - July 3, 2014.
Family of 4 from high-risk country, and my medicals were referred during the 457 visa process.
Hang in there everyone, the good news will come!