Direct .au domain names explained
Australia introduced a shorter domain option: instead of yourbusiness.com.au, you can register yourbusiness.au. These are called direct .au domains.
Who can register a direct .au domain?
To register a .au domain, you need an Australian presence — typically an ABN, ACN, or a trademark registered in Australia.
Priority allocation
If you already had a .com.au (or another second-level .au variant like .net.au) registered before 4 February 2018, you had priority to claim the matching .au domain before the general public could. That priority period has now closed.
New registrations are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Do you need both .com.au and .au?
You don’t have to have both, but many businesses register both to protect their brand and avoid someone else picking up the short version. You can point both to the same website.
Getting help
If you’d like to register a .au domain or check whether one is available, email help@jezweb.net or call 1300 024 766.
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