Guys, some exciting news from the site:
As of 7 September 2015, the Visa and Immigration Office is processing/assessing/allocating applications lodged within the period indicated below.
Visa Sub-class Permanent Visa Category Application Lodgement Dates*
Partner Visa Applications (309, 100, 300) 30 June 2015
Aged Dependant Relative (114) 30 December 2014
Remaining Relative (115) 7 May 2014
Carer (116) 03 October 2014
Child (subclass 101, 102, 117, 445) 27 July 2015
Citizenship by Descent 09 October 2015
Source: http://philippines.embassy.gov.au/mnla/Visa_Processing_Times2.html