I got the below reply from my local MP.. Sounds non-committal..
Good afternoon,
I am writing this on behalf of Luke Gosling OAM MP, Federal Member for Solomon, in response to your message through our website.
Mr Gosling is empathetic towards your case and concerned about the plight of all eligible applicants who have to wait for unreasonable periods. He already raised his voice when the immigration office was closed in Darwin. Unfortunately, the Government’s priority is to cut down the employee costs which make people like you suffer.
Visa waiting periods have increased for most of the visas. The Member for Solomon will speak to his colleagues in Canberra and lobby for you in appropriate policy forums.
Thank you.