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
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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
auDA Appoints New CEO
auDA has appointed Dr. Bruce Tonkin as its new CEO, effective January 1, 2025. Dr. Tonkin, who has been auDA’s Chief Operating Officer since 2018, brings extensive experience in domain name policies and critical infrastructure, having previously held key roles at ICANN and … [Read more...] about auDA Appoints New CEO
Upcoming Change to .au Domain Name Licence Wholesale Price
auDA has today announced that the auDA Board has approved an increase in the wholesale price of .au domain name licences. This price adjustment, effective from 1 October 2024, will see the annual fee rise from AUD $7.78 to AUD $8.45 (excluding GST). This change impacts domain … [Read more...] about Upcoming Change to .au Domain Name Licence Wholesale Price