auDA Registration Guidelines

In order to register a com.au or net.au domain name you must fall into one of the following six categories and fill out in full the specified fields:

   1. If you are an Australian registered company

         1. Your company name; and
         2. Your Australian Company Number (ACN)

   2. If you are Trading under an Australian Registered Business Name

         1. Your registered business name; and
         2. State or Territory of registration; and
         3. your Registered Business Number

   3. If you are an Australian partnership or sole trader

         1. Your Trading name; and
         2. Your Australian Business Number (ABN)

   4. If you are a Foreign company licensed to trade in Australia

         1. Your Company name; and
         2. Your Australian Registered Body Number (ARBN)

   5. If you are an Australian Registered Trade Mark Owner

         1. The Name of owner of the trademark; and
         2. The words comprising the trade mark; and
         3. The Trade Mark Number

   6. If you are an Australian Registered Trade Mark Applicant

         1. Name of applicant; and
         2. Words comprising trade mark application; and
         3. Trade Mark Number

Restrictions on Domain Names

There are certain restrictions on the com au/net au domain names you are allowed to purchase.

Your domain name must:

   1. Be an exact match of your business name or trademark or,
   2. Be an abbreviation or acronym of your business name or trademark or,
   3. Have a close and substantial connection with your business type.

Examples of Close and Substantial Connections

    * a product that your business manufactures or sells; or
    * a service that your business provides; or
    * an event that your business organises or sponsors; or
    * an activity that your business facilitates, teaches or trains; or
    * a venue that your business operates; or
    * a profession that your business' employees practise.