Ripple Networking maintains an ever-growing list of domain name extensions available for registration. Each domain name extension carries its own set of rules and requirements relating to who can register the domain name and, sometimes, what the domain name can contain.
.COM / .NET / .ORG / .BIZ / .INFO Eligibility
Web names with either the .com, .net, .org, .biz or .info extensions can be registered by any organisation or individual in Australia, or anywhere in the world. Start your search.
.AU Eligibility
The following information provides details about each Australian (.au) URL extension and eligibility criteria you're required to meet in order to purchase domain registration. Please be sure to read the following information before starting your .au domain search.
.com.au / .net.au
To be eligible to register .com.au website address, registrants must be:
- an Australian registered company; or
- trading under a registered business name in any Australian State or Territory; or
- an Australian partnership or sole trader; or
- a foreign company licensed to trade in Australia; or
- an owner of an Australian Registered Trade Mark; or
- an applicant for an Australian Registered Trade Mark ; or
- an association incorporated in any Australian State or Territory; or
- an Australian commercial statutory body.
.org.au
To be eligible for .org.au website addresses, registrants must be a charity operating in Australia, as defined in the registrant's constitution or other documents of incorporation.
.asn.au
To be eligible for .asn.au, registrants must be:
- an association incorporated in any Australian State or Territory; or
- a political party registered with the Australian Electoral Commission; or
- a trade union or other organisation registered under the Workplace Relations Act 1996; or
- a sporting or special interest club operating in Australia.
.id.au
To be eligible for an .id.au website address, registrants must be:
- an Australian citizen; or
- an Australian resident.