Originally Posted by
Okihara
... having two cards? Two ASICs? I didn't even know that this was possible, let alone legit.
The Merimbula mob do it (so far as the system allows) logically. You apply and send copies of all the required documents but keeping your ASIC. When they've finished processing they send the new card to their agents who will only hand it to you once you've shown them the original documents and handed over your old ASIC. Allows you to keep it current.
Of course the downside of applying well before your old one expires is that you get the 2 years currency from when the check is done - which means you'll get less than 2 years on the new card.