.au Eligibility Requirements

auDA (.au Domain Administration Limited) sets out and administers the rules and policies for .au domain names. They oversee registrars who sell .au domains and also manage complaints and disputes.

You can find out more about auDA by visiting the auDA website

The following is a general overview of the eligibility requirements for holding an Australian domain name license. The complete licensing rules and eligibility requirements can be found on the auDA website.

.au direct

A Person applying for a Licence in the .au direct Namespace can be one of the following:

  • An Australian citizen or an Australian permanent resident visa holder.
  • A Commercial Entity (see below).
  • A registered Indigenous Corporation.
  • A Registered Organisation ie an association.
  • A registered Cooperative.
  • A registered Charity.
  • A registered Political Party.
  • A Partnership under the relevant Australian State or Territory law.
  • An Unincorporated Association formed in an Australian State or Territory.
  • A Trust where the trustee must be an Australian citizen or the trustee is an Australian body corporate.
  • A regulated Educational Institution.
  • A Government agency.
  • The applicant or owner of an Australian Trade Mark (exact match only);


.com.au and .net.au

A Person applying for a Licence in the com.au and net.au Namespaces must be a Commercial Entity which can be one of the following

  • An entity or natural Person issued with an Australian Business Number;
  • A company under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth);
  • An Incorporated Association under State or Territory legislation;
  • A Registrable Body under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth);
  • A Statutory Body under Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation that engages in trade or commerce;
  • A Trust issued with an ABNr, but does not include a charitable trust or a public or private ancillary fund;
  • An Incorporated limited partnership under State and Territory legislation;
  • A Trading Cooperative under State and Territory legislation;
  • A Foreign Legal Entity or natural person who holds or has applied for an Australian Trade Mark.

Disclaimer

This information is a an overview of eligibility requirements to hold a License for an .au domain name. The list and requirements are not inclusive and you are advised to visit the auDA website for further information on eligibility requirements.