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One of our key functions is to develop and administer the rules for .au domain names to ensure that the .au domain remains trusted, secure and resilient. We work with registrars to ensure that the rules are understood and applied fairly and consistently.

.au Domain Administration Rules: Licensing

The terms and conditions for .au domain name licences, including the complaints and dispute resolution processes.

.au Domain Administration Rules: Registrar

The rules that govern the provision of .au domain name services by auDA accredited registrars.

.au Domain Administration Rules: .au Direct Priority Implementation

These rules specify the process for the implementation of the .au direct namespace, which launched in 2022.

Other active published policies

The .au Domain Administration Rules apply to .au domain name licences created, transferred or renewed after 10:00 AEST, 12 April 2021.

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.au Domain Administration Rules: Registrar

Policy No. 2020-02

.au Domain Administration Rules: .au Direct Priority Implementation

Policy No. 2019-02

.au Domain Administration Rules: Licensing

Policy No. 2019-01

.au Dispute Resolution Policy (auDRP) (2016-01)

Policy No. 2016-01

Complaints Policy (2015-01)

Policy No. 2015-01

Reseller ID Application Form (2014-09)

Policy No. 2014-09

WHOIS Policy (2014-07)

Policy No. 2014-07

Reserved List Policy (2014-06)

Policy No. 2014-06

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