Australian Domains
Australian domain names have an .au extension and are specifically associated with Australian businesses, organisations and individuals, with the AuDA enforcing strict rules and validation checks during registration and domain renewal.
Australian domains
Your Australian domain name is a valuable business asset, so it's important to register it with a provider that understands the complexities of Australian domain registration and compliance to ensure your email, website and domain assets remain secured and working. We offer the full range of domain management, name servers, zone file editing, office365, email and hosting services, domain forwarding, so that not only can have your domains professionally managed but have all options available to you to use your domain, the way you want to.
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Link to Full Australian domain Licensing Rules
Registration is straight forward, but in the unlikely event that your domain name application is rejected, you will get a full refund. We are here to assist you.
.au
Price per Year AU $40
Open Australian domain
au direct domains do not require you to be a commercial entity or have a connection to a chosen name – Australian citizens or residents are eligible to hold any .au direct name.
.com.au
Price per Year AU$40
Businesses with Australian connection
.com.au can be held by commercial entities registered to trade in Australia or that hold an Australian trade mark.
To register a com.au, you will need to provide your ABN, ACN or Australian trademark details.
.net.au
Price per Year AU$40
Businesses with Australian connection
.net.au can be held by commercial entities registered to trade in Australia or that hold an Australian trade mark.
To register a net.au, you will need to provide your ABN, ACN or Australian trademark details.
.org.au
Price per Year AU$25
Australian organisations
.org.au are for Australian not-for-profit entities registered in Australia.
Not-for-profit entities include entities that appear on the Australian Charity Register, companies limited by guarantee, incorporated associations under state legislation and foreign embassies or consulates permitted to operate in Australia.
When you register your org.au domain name, you’ll need to provide proof your organisation meets the definition of a not-for-profit entity.
.asn.au
Price Per Year AU$25
Association domain name
asn.au domain names can be registered by Australian not-for-profit entities and unincorporated associations.
Not-for-profit entities include entities that appear on the Australian Charity Register, companies limited by guarantee and incorporated associations.
.id.au
Price per Year AU$25
A Person applying for a Licence in the id.au namespace must be a natural Person; and the domain name being applied for must be a match to the person's legal name, first name or family name or an acronym or abbreviation of that, or a nickname of the person.
Why register Australian domain names ?
If your business, organisation or personal brand operates in Australia, an Australian domain name is one of the best ways to establish credibility and build a strong local online presence. Domains such as .com.au, .net.au and .au immediately identify you as being connected to Australia, helping customers, members and visitors recognise and trust your website.
For businesses, a .com.au domain remains one of the most recognised and trusted domain extensions in Australia.
Whether you're a business, not-for-profit organisation, community group or individual, securing an Australian domain name is a simple and effective way to protect your brand, establish trust, and create a professional foundation for your website and email services.
Protecting Your Brand
When registering an Australian domain name, it's highly recommended to also secure the matching .com domain wherever possible. Unlike Australian domains, which have eligibility requirements, .com domains are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If your preferred .com domain is registered by someone else, it can be difficult and costly to acquire later.
Owning both your Australian domain and the corresponding .com helps protect your brand, reduces the risk of customer confusion, and ensures visitors can find your business regardless of which domain extension they enter. Any additional domains can be easily redirected to your primary website using domain forwarding, allowing you to strengthen your online presence while maintaining a single website.
Summary of the eligibility requirements for the major Australian domain namespaces.
| Domain | Who can register? | Domain name requirements |
|---|---|---|
| .com.au | Commercial entities with an Australian presence, including companies, sole traders, partnerships, trusts and businesses holding an ABN or Australian trade mark holders | Must match or be closely related to the business name, company name, trademark, products, services, activities, events or premises operated by the registrant. |
| .net.au | Same eligibility requirements as .com.au. | Must match or be closely related to the registrant's business name, trademark, products, services or activities. |
| .org.au | Not-for-profit entities such as charities, clubs, associations and community organisations. | Must match the organisation's name, acronym, trademark, services, programs, events, activities or premises. |
| .asn.au | Not-for-profit organisations and unincorporated associations. | Must match the organisation's name, acronym, trademark, services, programs, activities, events or premises. |
| .id.au | Australian individuals (natural persons). | Must match or be derived from the person's legal name, first name, surname, initials, abbreviation or recognised nickname. |
| .edu.au | Eligible educational institutions and organisations that satisfy the specific education-sector requirements contained in Schedule A of the rules. | Registration is restricted to approved educational and training organisations. |
| .au | Any person or organisation with an Australian presence. | Must meet Australian presence requirements. Domain names are allocated according to the .au direct allocation rules. |
- Domain licences are issued on a first come, first served basis, provided eligibility requirements are met.
- A domain name licence does not confer ownership of the domain itself; it grants the right to use the domain for the licence period.
