Australian Domain Names, Yes or No?

Australian domain names such as .com.au, .net.au, and .org.au are set to be registered in an unlocked state to ensure that the domain name registration process is as simple and efficient as possible. This means that when you register a domain name in Australia, it is immediately available for use without any additional steps required to unlock it.

To request a password for an Australian domain name, you can contact the Australian domain name authority, auDA (Australian Domain Name Administrator). You can visit their website at https://www.auda.org.au/ and navigate to the "Registrant Information" section to find out more about the process of requesting a password.

auDA is the organization that manages the registration of Australian domain names and represents the interests of the Australian Internet community.

Its role includes developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure that the Australian domain name system operates in a fair, efficient, and transparent manner.

So, which domain names can be offcially registered in Australia?

The Australian domain names are:

1. .com.au - used for commercial purposes
2. .net.au - used for internet service providers (ISPs) and other network-related businesses
3. .org.au - used for non-profit organizations and charities
4. .id.au - used for individuals
5. .asn.au - used for incorporated associations, political parties, trade unions, sporting and special interest clubs

These domain names have been in use since 1986 when the first .au domain name, "oz.au," was registered.

The current system of domain names was established in 1995, and since then, the use of Australian domain names has grown significantly. Today, they are a critical part of the Australian online landscape and are used by businesses, organizations, and individuals throughout the country.

The eligibility criteria for registering and owing any Australian Domain Name

To register an Australian domain name, you need to meet the eligibility criteria set by the Australian domain name administrator, auDA (Australian Domain Name Administrator). The eligibility criteria vary depending on the type of domain name you are registering.

For .com.au, .net.au, and .org.au domain names, the eligibility criteria are generally as follows:

• You must be an Australian registered company, business or organization, or have an Australian trademark;
• You must have an Australian Business Number (ABN), or an Australian Company Number (ACN);
• Your domain name must be closely connected to your business or organization.

For .id.au domain names, the eligibility criteria are as follows:

• You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident;
• You must provide a valid Australian driver's license or passport number.

For .asn.au domain names, the eligibility criteria are as follows:

• You must be a non-profit organization registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC);
• Your domain name must be closely connected to your organization.

It's important to note that even if you meet the eligibility criteria, registering an Australian domain name is subject to availability and compliance with other registration requirements, such as technical and legal compliance.

Lest not forget that .AU (as in a domain name) as it stands for Australia?

Lest not forget: An .AU domain name is a top-level domain (TLD) that represents Australia. It is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Australia, and it is managed by the Australian domain name administrator, auDA (Australian Domain Name Administrator).

A country code top-level domain (ccTLD) is an Internet top-level domain generally used or reserved for a country, sovereign state, or dependent territory identified with a country code. All ASCII ccTLD identifiers are two letters long, and all two-letter top-level domains are ccTLDs.

The .AU domain name was first introduced in 1986, and it can be registered by anyone who meets the eligibility criteria set by auDA.

The eligibility criteria for registering an .AU domain name varies depending on the specific second-level domain (SLD) within the /AU domain space.

For example, to register a .com.au domain name, you must be a registered company, business, or organization in Australia, or have an Australian trademark.

To register an .id.au domain name, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident and provide a valid Australian driver's license or passport number.

Overall, the .AU domain name is widely used by businesses, organizations, and individuals in Australia to establish a local online presence and connect with their target audience.

Lest not forget the 2020, and since

The new .AU short domain name has been (2020?) a proposed top-level domain (TLD) that will provide a shorter and simpler domain name option for Australians. This new TLD will be added to the existing Australian domain name system alongside the existing .au domain names like .com.au, .net.au, and .org.au.

The introduction of the new .AU short domain name is currently (2020) under consideration by the Australian domain name administrator, auDA. If it is approved, it will become available for registration to eligible individuals and businesses in Australia (after 2020).

The proposed eligibility criteria for the new .AU short domain name are still being developed (in 2020) and will be subject to public consultation. However, it is expected that the criteria will be similar to those for the existing .au domain names.

The exact timeline for the release of the new .AU short domain name (since 2020) is yet (in 2020) to be determined, and it is subject to approval by auDA. However, it is expected to be available for registration sometime in the future (after 2020).

What if an .AU domain name expires?

If an .AU domain name expires, it enters a grace period where the registrant can still renew the domain name. The grace period is typically 30 days for most .AU domain names, but it can vary depending on the registrar.

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During the grace period, the registrant can renew the domain name at the standard renewal fee. If the domain name is not renewed within the grace period, it will be deleted from the registry and become available for registration by anyone on a first-come, first-served basis.

It's important to note that once a domain name is deleted, the previous registrant loses all rights to the domain name, and it can be registered by anyone. Therefore, it's essential to renew domain names promptly to avoid losing them.

It may be possible to renew an .AU domain name after the grace period has ended, but this process can be complicated and expensive. It may require the registrant to go through a restoration process, which involves additional fees and may not guarantee that the domain name will be restored to the registrant. Therefore, it's important to renew domain names before they expire to avoid any potential issues.

What is the only thing that comes to mind immediately about what a person cannot loose in life?

The only thing that a person cannot lose in life is their own self-awareness or consciousness. It is the experience of being alive and aware of one's own existence and surroundings.

While circumstances, possessions, and relationships can come and go, a person's self-awareness remains constant throughout their life. It is the foundation of one's identity and sense of self, and it persists even after death. Therefore, self-awareness is considered the one thing that a person cannot lose in life.

But apart from life, as generalised above, we are of an opinion that the only thing that a person cannot loose in life is his or her name.

And if we reflect that into the sphere of global networking and the internet, than we can say simply that the only thing that a person, or an organisation, actually owns online, although still in a very limited sense, is their name, which in the sense of the questions herein, is the domain name.

Therefore the only thing what a person can, virtually, really own (to a limited degree) in a digital sense is the domain name that binds a DNS entry with the individual's personal record. It isn't much at all but enough to be considered as everything there is to be owned, if possible.

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