Finally collected my ASIC a couple of weeks ago, however the process has a lot to be desired particularly considering my background as a licenced pilot in Australia and the absorbent cost for the card. To the issuers credit (CASA) the new ASIC was issued from the month I collected it and no from the month my previous card expired.
The complicated and stupid process lies with the rule makers in Canberra, not the ASIC team or front end distributors, particularly considering the fact that they will not accept a current passport as a form of identification and mandate that only original birth certificates are allowed - what a load of sh!t particularly for someone who has held an ASIC from literally day one when they were first mandated by legislation.