It would probably stay like that for a while. Some texts for some electives have changed since last year, though. But I'm not completely sure how long the electives will stay as they are.
The current syllabus is the one you speak of where it said on the Board that there is a change for 2004-2006. In 2006, those in Year 11 will have a new Area of Study for their HSC in 2007, but I'm not currently aware of any major overhauls to the Extension Syllabus.
we are doing spec fiction too, the same texts as you ( i think)
dont use guides! read the text, and work stuff out for yourself, that is what english is all about
but surely theres a place for guides
after i thought it couldnt get worse than le morte last year they now expect me to read wild swans, emma and pride & prejudice this year. cmon