If you own a valuable .au domain name, or you're responsible for protecting a brand online, the name of your lawyer matters. A lot. That's why we want to take a moment to introduce Mills IP — a specialist intellectual property law firm based in Melbourne and Sydney, … [Read more...] about Mills IP: Domain Name Expertise You Can Actually Rely On
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The .au Direct Contention: Over 3,500 Domains Are Still in Limbo
Background When direct .au domain names launched in 2022, they offered a shorter, simpler option for Australian websites. Existing holders of domains like .com.au or .net.au were given priority to claim their matching .auequivalent. But a unique … [Read more...] about The .au Direct Contention: Over 3,500 Domains Are Still in Limbo
.au Domain Prices Set to Rise: What You Need to Know About the Wholesale Licence Fee Increase
From 1 July 2025, the cost of registering and renewing a .au domain name will increase, following an announcement by auDA, the administrator of Australia’s country-code domain. The wholesale fee will rise from $8.45 to $8.64 per year (ex. GST), impacting all .au namespaces, … [Read more...] about .au Domain Prices Set to Rise: What You Need to Know About the Wholesale Licence Fee Increase
Data Breach Exposes Registrant Details in auDA WHOIS Tool
In a recent data privacy incident, auDA, the administrator of Australia’s .au domain, revealed that a software error in its new WHOIS tool inadvertently exposed sensitive registrant information. The breach has raised concerns about the security of domain name records managed by … [Read more...] about Data Breach Exposes Registrant Details in auDA WHOIS Tool
Founder of Money.com.au Acquires MortgageBroker.com.au for $295,000: A Strategic Move in Australia’s Domain Market
Shaun McGowan, the founder of Money.com.au, has made headlines with his recent acquisition of the premium domain MortgageBroker.com.au for $295,000. The transaction was facilitated by Erhan Karabardak of Cooper Mills Lawyers. This purchase highlights both his strategic expansion … [Read more...] about Founder of Money.com.au Acquires MortgageBroker.com.au for $295,000: A Strategic Move in Australia’s Domain Market