Australian Domain Name Eligibility

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 the Australian education sector by the Australian Information and Communications Technology in Education Committee (AICTEC).
  For policy and registration information, please contact Education.au Ltd.
• gov.au
  For federal, state and local government bodies. This domain is managed on behalf of the Australian government sector by the Australian Government Information Management Office (AGIMO).
  For policy and registration information, please contact AGIMO .
• csiro.au
  For the sole use of the Commonwealth Science and Industry Research Organisation (CSIRO). This domain is managed by CSIRO.
  For policy and registration information, please contact 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.

For full .au domain name policies visit:
http://www.auda.org.au/policies/current-policies/