The joys of living in Western Australia have slowed up my getting my .500 NE.
The Firearms branch believed I didn't need a .500 double even though I gave them all the information required and followed the application process to the letter.
I have since employed the services of a Barrister to attend the State Arbitration Tribunal against the Commissioner of Police so I can eventually get the rifle I purchased. Whilst this has taken time and will also empty my wallet, I will eventually get the rifle.
In hind site I should of applied for it on a club licence as I am a member of the BGRC, so I could of at least had it by now, but I wanted this rifle on an open license as I go to the Territory regularly to hunt. I was a bit worried they would want me to get rid of one of my other rifles to get this one, but so far so good. There is another SAT hearing towards the end of the month, so hopefully a decision will be made then.
It has been a long and slow process, being a stubborn bastard helps

I will update with a bit of a range report when I do eventually get it, but it will be biased I'm afraid, just like every new parent believes their child is the best one yet.