Anyone with an Australian presence can now register .au domain names to complement an existing namespaces such as:
Australian businesses, organisations and individuals
Register Your .au
Domain Name Today!
- com.au
- net.au
- org.au
- asn.au
- id.au
- gov.au
- edu.au
Why Do I Need .au?
If you have not already registered your .au please note that the current eligibility criteria requirements will change on 20th September 2022 making the .au extension available for others to register.
Anyone With An Australian Presence Can Now Register!
Anyone with an Australian presence (including businesses, organisations and individuals) can now register a new category of domain name, known as .au direct. These shorter simpler domain names will end in simply ‘.au’ (e.g. mybusiness.au) and will complement existing namespaces such as ‘com.au’, ‘net.au’, ‘org.au’, ‘asn.au’, ‘id.au’, ‘gov.au’ and ‘edu.au’.
Existing domain name licence holders have been provided priority to register the .au direct equivalent of their domain names until 20 September 2022, after which domain names that have not been allocated will become available to the general public.
This new option for domain names creates opportunities for businesses, organisations and individuals, however, could also provide another opportunity for cybercriminals, such as by facilitating fraudulent activity like business email compromise. For example, by registering yourbusiness.au where you have already registered yourbusiness.com.au in order to impersonate your business.
Reference:
https://www.cyber.gov.au/acsc/view-all-content/alerts/are-you-ready-australian-domain-name-changes
Frequently asked questions on .au domains
Will the .au replace the .com.au Australian domains?
The .au extension will not replace the .com.au however it is simply added as an additional domain to complement an existing .com.au.
Can we use the .au for our emails and websites just as an existing .com.au?
Yes, the .au has all the facilities and features available for use as the .com.au. If you currently have an existing web hosting or email hosting account with Sydney Web Experts, then you may be eligible for complementary redirection of services from the .au to the .com.au. An example of redirection is: [email protected] -> redirecting to [email protected] and all website traffic from www.mybuiness.au -> to www.mybusiness.com.au
Is there a setup fee for the diversion?
If you currently renew your .com.au domain email and hosting services with Sydney Web Experts, then no setup fee will apply.
What are the costs involved in registration?
The .au domain will require a $25 application fee. Once your .au domain is approved, the first year of registration is included complementary.
What are the ongoing costs?
The ongoing annual renewal fee is $25 per year and can be added to your order upon checkout.
How do we apply?
Apply by completing the order form on this website. We will process your application with the national registry and inform you once your application is granted. Please inform us of any changes to company details via this form or any specific requests or requirements needed.
