.au Domain Names

A domain name ending in .au signifies that the person or organisation using it has a connection to Australia. On 12 April 2021 a new set of rules for the .au country code took effect. 

The .au Domain Administration (auDA) Rules, cover all aspects of domain names in the .au category for both registrants and registrars, and are a consolidation of the more than 30 policies and guidelines which currently apply to .au domain name licences.

Domain names created, transferred or renewed on or after 12 April 2021 are subject to the auDA rules.

If your current .au domain name licence period began before 12 April 2021, it is subject to the legacy published policies that were in place at the start of the current licence period. If the name is renewed the auDA Rules will apply to it.

Contact your registrar to update the information relating to how you meet the Australian presence requirement for your domain name licence. 

Find out which rules apply to your .au domain name by using the Licensing Version Tool.