Irish1

Sorry I thought I responded to this.. Occupation is Optometrist.

Yes, I did just some health changes of my partner. My migration agent also sent a letter of complaint for the delay around Jan before things started to move.

Optometrist - They put us in the long list with the GPs i think!! 

For anyone that is still waiting or interested;

I am very happy to report my DE 186 visa has finally been granted. My timeline was
Feb 2017 Application Received
June 2017 Additional salary documents requested, - supplied within 1 week.
**Absolutely nothing heard until March 2018 requesting  new police clearance
April 6 2018 Granted.

I hope you all will be granted soon and this group has been a lifeline through the tough experience of Australian immigration.
Stay positive and help each other out.

All the best

I have PR for canada but the cold and poor economy are keeping me away

I feel your pain Mesh, applied almost 1 year ago and still says received, got employer nomination approval June 2017 and C/O called my MA and said we just need 2 more docs and should be all good.
Since then nothing, its extremely hard and frustrating having your life on hold,  can't buy a house always- doubting about whether it will eventually get approved, but I guess in your case I would chase them up. I try not to focus on it too much or I get annoyed about having to wait again. 
Live and hope and will keep you all in my thoughts for good news very soon!