We are seeking feedback on the management of the .au domain to ensure it remains fit for purpose in serving the needs of Australians online.

How it works

Why we want your input
We are committed to working closely with stakeholders on internet governance and want to hear from you to ensure the management of the .au top-level domain remains fit for purpose in serving the needs of Australians online.
How you can voice your opinion
You can provide a written submission in response to our discussion paper.
What will be the outcome of this consultation?
Your feedback will help us identify the appropriate framework for the management of the .au top-level domain.

Consultation Information

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The Issue
Consultation Period:  November 16, 2017 16:00 AEDT to December 18, 2017 17:00 AEDT

The terms of the Australian Government’s endorsement of the .au Domain Administration (auDA) as the appropriate entity to administer Australia’s top-level domain (.au) on behalf of Australian internet users were established in 2000.

Since that time the digital landscape has changed significantly and it’s important to ensure the management of the .au domain remains fit for purpose.

 The review will examine and make recommendations on:

  • the most appropriate framework for the management of the .au top level domain
  • how to ensure that Government and community expectations inform auDA’s operation and decision-making, and
  • mitigation strategies to address future risks to the security and stability of .au.

We will consider written submissions in response to the discussion paper. We expect to report outcomes of the review to the Minister for Communications in early 2018.

Relevant Documentation

Review of Australia’s .au domain management - Discussion paper

Published 16th Nov 2017

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Discussion paper for Review of Australia’s .au domain management.

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Formal Submission

Disclaimer: The submissions have been authored by parties other than the Commonwealth of Australia. The content of submissions does not represent the official views of the Commonwealth or its officers or employees. The Commonwealth accepts no responsibility or liability for damage, loss or expense incurred as a result of the content of these submissions. The information in these submissions has been provided in good faith and for informational purposes only. If you have any concerns about the content of a particular submission, please contact the Department.

The following formal submissions have been made public.

.au Domain Administration Limited

 
au_domain_administration_limited_submission.pdf_publish.pdf

ACCAN

 
accan_submission_-_public_publish.pdf

Anonymous Submission

 
anonymous_submission.pdf_publish_but_remain_anonymous.pdf

CAUDIT

 
caudit_-_anne_kealley_public_discussion_paper_submission_publish.pdf

David Bowles

 
david_bowles_submission.pdf

Derek Whitehead

 
derek_whitehead_submission_publish.pdf

Dr John Selby

 
dr_john_selby_submission.pdf_publish.pdf

eDAC

 
public_submission-edac-response-review-of-dot-au-domain-management-discussion-paper-20171215_publish.pdf

Education Services Australia

 
education_services_australia_public_submission.pdf_publish.pdf

Internet Australia

 
internet_australia_submission_publish.pdf

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