A secure .au
auDA's A secure .au report sets out how auDA keeps .au trusted and secure for all Australians.
.au: an essential service on the internet
Much like our water, electricity and telecommunications networks, the .au Domain Name System (DNS) is classified as critical Australian infrastructure due to its indispensable role in our daily lives. The DNS underpins the function of the internet as we know it, enabling Australians to connect, trade and access essential online services such as e-commerce, education, government, health and banking systems. Given the .au DNS’s vital role in Australia’s society and digital economy, auDA takes its role delivering a stable, secure and reliable DNS seriously.
How auDA keeps .au secure
auDA maintains strong cyber defences
Robust rules, rigorous compliance
auDA maintains robust .au Licensing Rules that govern .au domain names to support the integrity of the .au domain. The Licensing Rules set out the eligibility criteria .au domain name holders (registrants) must meet to register a .au domain name. This includes a requirement for all registrants to have an Australian presence, which means they’re subject to Australian laws. We also carry out extensive activity to ensure compliance with the .au Licensing Rules and to limit misuse of .au domain names for online harm. In 2024 we conducted over 18,500 compliance audits.
