With the impending launch of direct registration .au domain names such as example.au, auDA has revealed how .au Priority Registration Tokens will work and when they will be required as part of the .au Priority Registration process. auDA is currently developing a website … [Read more...] about .au Priority Registration Tokens Revealed ahead of launch
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.au Registry Contract Extended
auDA has announced the extension of the .au registry contract for .au has been extended for another two years until 30 June 2024. Afilias who is the current .au registry operator won the registry tender in 2017, and transitioned to operating the registry on 1 July 2018. At the … [Read more...] about .au Registry Contract Extended
auDA Starts Random Audits
Recent reports have indicated that auDA has started random audits to enforce the new licensing rules that were introduced on 12 April 2021. DNJ has seen an audit targeting foreign trademark owners who have relied on their trade mark as the basis of eligibility to hold their … [Read more...] about auDA Starts Random Audits
.au Licence Review Panel Announced
auDA has today announced the appointment of the .au Licence Review Panel. The Panel has 5 members and is chaired by former King Wood Mallesons Partner Phillip Davies. auDA CEO Rosemary Sinclair said “The Licence Review Panel ensures procedural fairness and a robust avenue for … [Read more...] about .au Licence Review Panel Announced
Scam warning from auDA
In recent days both auDA and auDA accredited registrars have issued warnings about a scam targeting .au registrants. A copy of auDA's advice is as follows: A reminder that .au domain name registrants are being targeted by phishing emails from people posing as auDA, … [Read more...] about Scam warning from auDA