Hi, Just wanted to share my 186 time line.
Had medicals, UK & AFP police certificates ready pre application.
Nomination submitted 30th Jan 2013
Visa applied for 6th Feb 2013
ACK, Bridging Visa Issued etc 6th Feb 2013
Nomination Approved 2nd May 2013
Request for Form 80 6th May 2013 - Form completed and scanned same day
PR Visa Granted on the 7th May 2013
I did all the work myself, did not use a migration agent or do the decision ready check. I applied under the agreement stream, had been here for 18 months on 457. Was really happy to be approved in three months ! It really helped to see everyones timelines on here, so thought i would share mine !