Registering for Australia - How long does it take?

Hey,

My girlfriend is a physiotherapist here in London working for the NHS for 2 years. We are moving to Australia (i am aussie) end of the year and she is looking to work over there.

We have been told that the process of registering and going through the examinations can take 14 months! Her visa is only for 1 year, so obviously this just wouldn't work out.

Has anyone else gone through the APC’s accreditation process? How long did it take? Is 14 months for real!?

Thank you!