Hello Oppyddrum,
Our application was lodged ( Non- decision ready & without a MA) at Perth office on the 28th of May,2013, nomination was on 20th May , 2013. We got our grant on 22nd of August. This includes a 3.5wk delay on my hubby's employer's part in responding to CO's request for more documents. We were on 457 , with sponsorship that was granted in April 2013. Our nomination was approved on the same day as the grant.May be the recency of the sponsorship licence made things faster for us.
occupation: Gp
I hope this helps