para namang mabilis ang processing ngayon. compared back in 2008 when we applied so we frontloaded our medicals to cut the waiting time. just remember, the most DIAC can accept your meds is 6 months after the 12 months, or 18 months from date it was finalised. we frontloaded our meds in 2008, finalised 8Dec08. the expiry was 8Dec09. our visa was granted 18May10 after I confirmed with CO we can enter Australia before 8Jun10 which was the 18th month after it was finalised. the option CO gave was enter before 8/6/10 or redo meds. in 3 weeks after visa grant we did our initial entry. unless you foresee any problem that may cause your application to drag, i suggest you wait or you might be subjected to a lot of stress like us 🙁
this is the exact email of my CO on 17May2010 before visa grant : <i>your application is ready to finalise however I am concerned that the initial entry date of 8 June 2010 may be difficult for you to make. This is the date your medicals expire (after 6 month extension). I am unable to extend this date further.
Please advise as quickly as possible if you are able to make your initial entry to Australia by that date or if you prefer to redo your medicals. </i>