Tams - It took about 5 weeks for us to get DS's birth certificate, but that was over 2 years ago now. Australia Post has been shocking with delivering things on time in the last 9 months though, so it might just be something to do with Aus Post.

Just checked my bank account... I think I just got my first Baby Bonus payment they told me it would be about 21 days or so, and that was at the start of last week! feeling a bit overwhelmed right now, and can't remember if it's supposed to be fortnightly payments or weekly payments.