This long can be ignored provided you been into a long term relationship with your partner for at least 2 or 3 years.
For your kind information these 3 years relationship is measured right from the day you committed to be in relation or marry, is not measured or assesses your first met time.
However, the official will measure or assess the documents you submitted for waiver of two years period. Once it is passed; you are approved for provisional subclass 309 visa, after that you will be granted subclass 100 visa provided, if you meet the relationship requirements and other lawful criteria.