Requirements for .au Domains

.au Second Level Domains (2LDs)

www.domainname.com.au (this is a 2LD)

Within the .au domain, there are several second level domains (2LDs). Each serves a specific type of enterprise and the options are outlined below. When it comes to registering a domain name, you can choose the 2LD which best suits your purposes.

"Open" 2LDs

These 2LDs are known as "open" because they are open to the general public, subject to eligibility criteria.

• asn.au
  For incorporated associations, political parties, trade unions, sporting and special interest clubs.
• com.au
  For commercial entities, such as companies (with ACN as registered through ASIC), and businesses (registered with state governments).
• net.au
  For commercial entities, such as companies (with ACN as registered through ASIC), and businesses (registered with state governments).
• id.au
  For individuals who are Australian citizens or residents.
• org.au
  For charities and non-profit organisations.
• info.au
  Not accepting new registrations at this time.
• conf.au
  Not accepting new registrations at this time.

"Closed" 2LDs

These 2LDs are known as "closed" because they are closed to the general public, and only available to entities within a defined sector.

• edu.au
  For educational institutions registered at federal or state level. This domain is managed on behalf of an Australian education sector.
• gov.au
  For federal, state and local government bodies. This domain is managed on behalf of an Australian government sector.
• csiro.au
  For the sole use of the Commonwealth Science and Industry Research Organisation (CSIRO).

"Community Geographic" 2LDs

These 2LDs are known as "community geographic" 2LDs because they are reserved for use by community groups, and only Australian geographic (place) names may be registered.

• act.au
  For community use of geographic names within the Australian Capital Territory. For example, westoncreek.act.au.
• nsw.au
  For community use of geographic names within New South Wales. For example, bathurst.nsw.au.
• nt.au
  For community use of geographic names within the Northern Territory. For example, wyndham.nt.au.
• qld.au
  For community use of geographic names within Queensland. For example, kenilworth.qld.au.
• sa.au
  For community use of geographic names within South Australia. For example, maslinbeach.sa.au.
• tas.au
  For community use of geographic names within Tasmania. For example, scottsdale.tas.au.
• vic.au
  For community use of geographic names within Victoria. For example, ballarat.vic.au.
• wa.au
  For community use of geographic names within Western Australia. For example, armadale.wa.au.

Basic information about the .au domain

• Everything you need to know about .au domain names
  If an internet address has .au at the end of it, it's registered in Australia and part of the .au domain space, which is regulated by auDA.
• An introduction to auDA
  auDA keeps .au secure for all Australians.
• So why choose .au?
  The most important benefit of .au is the protection you're assured under the Australian rules and policies that govern all .au domain names.
• auDA's dispute resolution process
  Resolving disputes in the .au domain space.
• WHOIS
  The search tool that tells you who owns a domain name
• auDA Policy