I lived in Scotland from November 2016 to March 2018. But I believe the checklist required the country of my current residence if I have lived there for more than 6 montgs. For me it's Russia. Because by the time we applied I have lived in Russia for 10 months. And also the country in which I have spent most of my life since the age of 18. Which, again, is Russia. For the last 7 years I spent only 3 in the UK.
The certificate was issued on October 22, which was still within the 3 month period by the time our application was received by Sydney (January 17). But neither the checklist nor the complete guide state the lifespan of the police check!
I thought maybe the police check didn't have both of the surnames I used, but it has both my current AND maiden surname! So it's complete.
Literally. What the bleep?

So so so angry and devastated. My husband couldn't sleep last night because of those and I am having the most horrible morning.