Hi.. I'm new here. Application lodged 16th Feb 2018 and still waiting! ?
Our MA included this in the email when she sent us the acknowledgement letter:
Estimate processing time
After a recent update, the Department’s (DIBP) current estimated processing time is 12 months. Because your application is decision-ready and is being processed offshore, we estimate it will take less than the advertised processing time to process. Probably around 8 – 10 months.