The new APC structure is really in need for foreign health professionals and have gotten their immigration department to fast track all the
PR applications for them. I learnt it takes 6 months after passing the 2 parts of the first examinations to get your
PR stamped on your passport.
There is a condition that if you are over 45 years, you do not qualify to emigrate to Australia except you get a sponsor who can justify while they need an old person.