Hello, another longtime lurker, first time poster.
I applied 11th January, no agent. Married since 2016 to an Aussie by descent, 12 year relationship. Both UK police checks attached on submission.
Medical in February.
RFI received on 24th May - Sponsor Australian police check (we hadn’t done one as he hadn’t lived in Aus since he was 8, but quick & easy to do), and more evidence for 2016&2017. (We’d majored on the last 12 months but again easy to do.)
I found that the RFI instructions were very clear but recognise the lack of acknowledgement & communication is trying.
I’ve been in Australia since early March on tourist visa, so will need a few days away to activate when granted. Hopefully not long to go.
Good luck everyone!